VASK Forum (VW Audi SportKlub of NZ)
AUDI => 80 - 90 - Coupe - quattro - S2 - RS 2 => Topic started by: RobClubley on July 22, 2015, 08:39:41 am
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I've just bought my dream car, but it needs a lot of work so this will be my build thread - once I get the car home!!
It was previously owned by VASK member Wilco (Steve) in Taupo.
As I'm a writer for Auto Clique (now DriveLife.co.nz) my build thread will live there - hence the watermarks - but I'll duplicate it here :)
Update: AutoClique forums no longer exist, which is where the images linked from, so I'll find the ones I can elsewhere and edit my posts.
Build articles live here:
http://drivelife.co.nz/category/projects/robs-audi-quattro
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It has many rust holes.
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Looks good, love the colour combo! Cant wait to see the thread progress
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Awesome! Whats the first plan of attack (once youve got the car home)?
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Vehicle mover is booked and paid for - just need to wait for them to sort it out now :)
First job will be to move the Skoda to the car port then clear out my garage a bit to make space.
Then I'll start to strip the car, bag and label everything, take photos etc.
It's going to need it to get a proper idea of how bad the rust really is.
I have to admit I'm feeling somewhat daunted by the prospect as I'm pretty much a self taught mechanic :D
I have a mate who's an ex-mechanic to call on when I'm stuck and several people have already offered help, advice and parts, which is awesome as this will be a learning experience.
This needs to be done on as tight a budget as possible but it needs to be done right.
I want to drive this car, so I'm determined that it won't be in bits too long (let's see how that works out!!)
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ah,actually rob,i can see the ashtray in the passenger footwell....
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Nice Rob, will keep a close eye on this, should be epic :D
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well done Rob, that's my old girl - glad to hear your going to restore her to its original glory!!
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well done Rob, that's my old girl - glad to hear your going to restore her to its original glory!!
Small world - especially with these cars in NZ!
I assume she didn't have so much rust then? :D
The next owner was in Tauranga and must have had it near the sea. It hasn't had a WOF for ten years!
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no not so much, have a look at the inner sunroof area, always had water come through the sunroof when it rained, believe the sunroof rain gutters were missing when I had it
Think it has a Golf GTi brake master cylinder, courtesy of me
otherwise she never gave me any problems :)
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GroupbA2rob it's good you put your hand up. I haven't really any history apart from it was in Wellington for a while before I bought it ex Tauranga through a mutual friend. I've only tidied it a bit and new cambelt, pump and fluids, as you do when one buys a new car.
I reckon Rob will restore it as it deserves. For me it was always going to be third or fourth in the line behind stuff that is already underway or is a daily driver.
The oil drips in the carport are not from the URQ!
I'd say good luck but luck is for people without skill. Deal to it Rob.
W.
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Just found my old post from 2006 from this car, just do a search on the rego number and it will come up
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Just found my old post from 2006 from this car, just do a search on the rego number and it will come up
Heres the link:
http://www.vask.org.nz/index.php/topic,3482.0.html
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History! Love it :D
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very nice addition indeed Rob.
Can't wait to see this get restored.
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I will be following this thread with great interest .... best wishes for a successful rebuild!
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The pressure! :D
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I've been reading some build threads on QuattroForum. Getting really worried now.
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rome wasn't built in a day....i actually really like your coupe,just one problem at a time....at least it's body related and not something to do with the kjet.....
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Keep an eye out for a cheap urs4/6 and put the 20v in it
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rome wasn't built in a day....i actually really like your coupe,just one problem at a time....at least it's body related and not something to do with the kjet.....
What is so hard about Kjet?
It is the easiest crap to solv
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not if you don't know crap about it,and/or have a guy that does....
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not if you don't know s**t about it,and/or have a guy that does....
Easier than carbs.
more fun to play with then EFI.
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i wish i knew more about them,every mechanic i go to with it knows nothing about them...powerhaus would be the best bet i know of around here,but even they send the kjet off to melbourne if there is something that requires a rebuild....the nearest bosch service center is in melbourne...
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Easier than carbs.
more fun to play with then EFI.
Carbs are easy, you just need to know what is involved and what symptoms mean what.
All the best with the project Rob.
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I'm itching to get my hands on it now. Vehicle movers collect tomorrow.
I've been tidying my tip of a garage. I appear to have become my dad and hoarded a load of crap. Though I never sacrificed getting the car in there.
Slowly getting there!
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What's first to do Rob once in garage?
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Look at the rust and try not to get too disheartened :D Then start stripping it I guess!
It was collected yesterday by the vehicle movers :D On its way!
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Update Rob? Good or Bad?
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It's here!
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It's actually better than I feared rust wise.
I had a day off work so I've started the strip down :D
Many more pics to come of course.
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Got the sunroof to work. It was jammed at first so I'm pleased it was okay.
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It didn't end well for this guy.
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Wiring is going to be fun.
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Wiring does look 'interesting'
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So far my shopping list, apart from all new fluids and stuff, is:
Boot gas struts
Sunroof seal
Wheel brace without hand-slicing peeling chrome
Rear brakes (haven't looked at fronts yet)
I have the boot stripped, all knackered speakers gone with associated wiring, back seat and rear cards removed, rear bumper and lights removed.
Mouse removed. :D
Seats and carpets out next then dash for a proper look at that wiring.
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What a waste, those speakers are mint! ;)
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Just needs a claybar.
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Rob, I saw this clip and thought of your quattro:
http://youtu.be/UGZjOOIZT7o
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My daughter approves
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCyE5no336M&
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Just looking at this photo. Is the hole in the carpet on the transmission tunnel from an old car phone?
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Haha I bet it is! Someone has taken serious liberties with the wiring in this car.
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Loving the black with red leather..... typically italian thing.
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Rob, this website might be useful to you:
http://www.isham-research.co.uk/quattro/
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Thanks, have been browsing some of that one! Managed half an hour with the car this weekend before my 4 year-old daughter's helping stressed me out too much!
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Rob, this website might be useful to you:
http://www.isham-research.co.uk/quattro/
That's the best English language site I'm aware off. Sadly Phil passed away a few years ago but his family have allowed his site to stay up and it will probably be around for many years to come.
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I've had a few opportunities to start stripping out the car this week.
Looks like both sides of the boot have had holes cut out and patched.
Holes from towbar!
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The underside looks alright
Still can't believe I have a Quattro in my garage :D
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I got the sunroof working. Very happy about that as it was jammed and I was worried.
Rusty bits
Started stripping the front
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Not so good underneath
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Got to love the unevenly sized holes cut out for the 6x9s in the parcel shelf.
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And finally for now, some pics of the wiring. This will be fun...
The headlights have been re-wired with fatter cables
Under dash spaghetti
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Towbar wiring attached with scotch locks and not routed through the floor. One less hole I guess!
Removed audio stuff
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What appears to be a spare ECU in the boot
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jesus rob...
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jesus rob...
Bahaha :D
I wonder if I know what I'm doing.
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Bahaha :D
I wonder if I know what I'm doing.
You'll know once you go to start it, haha.
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Strange how cats are interested in car rebuilds...................I had one that used to wander around inside and find some comfortable fold in the floor pan to lie in while I was working on it
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Its not as bad as I thought it was going to be body wise. You should see some of the rust guys deal with on the UK based GolfMk1 forum.
Im not sure about that ECU. Being a K-Jet would it have an ECU like that? I would have thought it wouldnt have an ECU just like a Mk1 or Mk2 GTI.
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Its not as bad as I thought it was going to be body wise. You should see some of the rust guys deal with on the UK based GolfMk1 forum.
Im not sure about that ECU. Being a K-Jet would it have an ECU like that? I would have thought it wouldnt have an ECU just like a Mk1 or Mk2 GTI.
Yeah I'm a bit more reassured after having a good poke around. We'll see what's under the carpets soon once I get some more trim out of the way.
Not sure on the ECU - I haven't even looked it the part numbers on it yet :D
Will get to that.
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Its not as bad as I thought it was going to be body wise. You should see some of the rust guys deal with on the UK based GolfMk1 forum.
Im not sure about that ECU. Being a K-Jet would it have an ECU like that? I would have thought it wouldnt have an ECU just like a Mk1 or Mk2 GTI.
They have an ecu to control timing. Later ones have boost control and fuel enrichment control
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They have an ecu to control timing. Later ones have boost control and fuel enrichment control
An ECU like in Robs photo? Are you talking WR's?
I know that MB's and RR's have ECU's.
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An ECU like in Robs photo? Are you talking WR's?
I know that MB's and RR's have ECU's.
Yes, all 10v turbos have an ecu
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First purchase for the Audi
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Too funny Rob,
I had the same key ring "bought from Continental Car Service Audi" as per your picture on the same key.
Was there a dynalink car alarm still operating in the UR, i have a whole heap of photo's from when I owned her so will put few up soon
Cheers
Rob
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My keyring came from Ebay :D
The pics would be awesome, thanks. There are some mysterious wires and boxes which I assumed were an aftermarket alarm.
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I had a spare hour today so I finished pulling out the carpets. It looks mostly okay apart from the front bit that was still wet and obviously has been leaking somewhere.
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My keyring came from Ebay :D
The pics would be awesome, thanks. There are some mysterious wires and boxes which I assumed were an aftermarket alarm.
If it had a car phone some of thw wiring could be from that as well?
Is the factory stuff ok? And sorting the aftermarket stuff being the issue?
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So far I've been concentrating on stripping things out and I haven't started on tracing the wiring yet. I'm doing this in 30-90 minute bits when I can so it'll be a while I think :D
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Thats for the abs
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The ECU should be under the dashboard, above the drivers side footwell. It's a precarious place, that position can be threatened by water leaking in from the lower corner of the windscreen (one of the most common places for rust on a quattro).
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Thats for the abs
Cool, good to know! :D
The ECU should be under the dashboard, above the drivers side footwell. It's a precarious place, that position can be threatened by water leaking in from the lower corner of the windscreen (one of the most common places for rust on a quattro).
Ah I haven't taken that panel off yet apart from to get to the audio cables. It'll be coming out next before I start working on the wiring :D
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Here you go Rob, a few photo's from around 2000
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another one..
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and one more..
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this one was pre the black UR, a very quick GT
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onto my 3rd Audi toy now, and I think my finest effort yet >:D
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Nice!! It was shiny :D
I fixed something!
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This will be fun to clean up
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Confirmed it has the talking dash
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Pulled some old alarm wiring out. It still starts - bonus!
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and one more..
Interesting. Do you know when it was repainted after a number of repairs? The left rear quarter panel was pretty rough with an amount of obvious filler..
It was painted outside only, that is, the engine bay wasn't done. The new paint is a slightly different shade - a bit more red than original.
The car has clearly had a history since it was imported. It'd be good to fill in a few gaps.
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Yeah I was wondering the same.
I'm the ninth NZ owner including the import company and it has lived in Auckland, Wellington, Auckland, Tauranga, Taupo, Wellington :)
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So I bought it off Rex, around 2000 and had it for approx 1 -2 years "cant recall"
Rex told me "from memory" that it had a big rear shunt, and one of the rear quarter panels were completely replaced - I believe by the guy who changed the upholstery to red, had the shunt repaired and sold it to Rex etc.
Also I was told by a panel beater that the roof had been replaced, through a possible roll over, this would have explained the missing sunroof gutter system, as every time it rained I got soaked "the sunroof was down"
Believe I spent approx 8k on mechanical fix ups through Continental Cars Audi, suggest you get in touch with them as they will have the records on what was done.
I sold it not because of the mechanical costs, but because I didnt have anywhere to store it, and do what your doing to it now
Hope this answers some questions for you
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Sounds like it had a pretty big accident at some point :o
History!
(Names shortened)
Registration details
Date first registered in NZ: 16/11/1995
Date first registered overseas: 1985
Latest odometer: 125,272
Date of odometer reading: 15/01/2005
Odometer source: Warrant of Fitness Inspection
Odometer unit: Miles
Registration status: Active
Plate type: Standard
Licence type: Exemption
Continuous licence: Yes
Usage: Private Passenger
Record 8: STEVEN BW
TaupoAcquisition date: 18/06/2012
Prior odometer reading: (at 15/01/2005) 125,272 Miles
Record 7: RICHARD JS
Tauranga
Acquisition date: 19/11/2001
Prior odometer reading: (at 09/11/2001) 99,510 km
Record 6: ROBERT ES
Howick
Acquisition date: 07/03/2001
Prior odometer reading: (at 27/11/2000) 93,826 km
Record 5: REX WA
St Lukes
Acquisition date: 02/03/2001
Prior odometer reading: (at 27/11/2000) 93,826 km
Record 4: EDDIE AJS
Wellington
Acquisition date: 15/07/1998
Prior odometer reading: (at 26/05/1998) 81,823 km
Record 3: MATTHEW RG
Auckland
Acquisition date: 20/11/1997
Prior odometer reading: no info
Record 2: MICHAEL AR
Remuera
Acquisition date: 07/02/1996
Prior odometer reading: (date not recorded) 68,799 km
Record 1: PACIFIC VEHICLE IMPORTS LTD LMVD
Mt Maunganui
Acquisition date: 22/11/1995
Prior odometer reading: (date not recorded) 68,799 km
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Believe I spent approx 8k on mechanical fix ups through Continental Cars Audi, suggest you get in touch with them as they will have the records on what was done.
I can have a look to see what was done at work tomorrow if you like
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Yes please!
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I can have a look to see what was done at work tomorrow if you like
this here is what I like about VASK 8)
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Yes please!
No worries, unfortunately our records only go back to 2001 and the info is quite limited, Anyways this is what i could find
15/03/2001 Service
5/04/2001 Brakes Front and Rear
12/5/2001 Brake light switch
14/8/2001 Idle Adjuster
22/8/2001 Injector Seals
1/10/2001 Clutch
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Yep, all of those courtesy of me, I remember a turbo timing valve taking 9 weeks out of Germany to get ;D
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Awesome, thanks Andy! :D
Pulled out the rest of the leather trim last night, removed mirrors (which have 1m of wire going to a connector under the dash!)
Repaired the electric window wiring - they didn't work after I pulled out the old alarm wiring. The windows no longer work with the ignition off, which is good! But they both need pulling apart and lubricating as one hardly moves and the other makes bad noises :D
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Just uploading some little videos I did when the car arrived.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLVJ1VptsWs&feature=youtu.be
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaP5U8tqwAU&feature=youtu.be
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4iO1u9PREI&feature=youtu.be
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92cA_8KR2CE&feature=youtu.be
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There are so many wires in this car that aren't connected to anything!
I also made a decision to remove the factory pneumatic central locking. Electric remote locking kit on its way from Ebay which will give me two spare keys, two remotes and a button to open the boot from the remote. :)
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Also this was a nerve wracking thing to do.
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Success!
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Just had the guy around from a local rust place in Tawa.
He reckons 4.5-5.5k to fix all of the rust and respray the outside.
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are you getting the body soda blasted Rob?, 4.5 -5.5k, I didnt think you would have much change out of 10k so this sounds fairly resonable
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It's not a complete strip and respray, but strip back, cut out and repair the rusty bits then full paint job.
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Just had the guy around from a local rust place in Tawa.
Was that PJ from Just Rust?
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It was yes
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Pulled the rest of the plastics off the boot
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New bonnet ornament.
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Headlining out. Wasn't too bad to do.
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Not sure what the story is with these holes.
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This foam is not fun to remove.
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I see your feline supevisor is still on the job
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It was yes
That guys an artist, used to use him in my poor student days.
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I see your feline supevisor is still on the job
Yeah he thought it was the best thing ever when I stood with my head out of the sunroof to get to the edges of the headlining. He was at my height standing on the roof, purring and rubbing his face all over me.
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Got the central locking kit for the quattro. Looks great and even includes Audi badges for the flick keys! Just need to get the keys cut.
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Central locking kit for the quattro. Looks great and even includes Audi badges for the flick keys! Just need to get the keys cut.
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Nice! How much did that send you back?
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$110 delivered from UK. Bargain I thought.
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Just got a Facebook message from these guys. Check out this awesome shininess:
https://www.akmotorsport.net/shop/wishbones/tubular-audisport-replica-wishbone-set-2/
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I can see this project expanding expotentially
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I can see this project expanding expotentially
Maybe but not yet. Number one priority now is a WOF.
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More fun today. Front windows are out along with mechanisms so I can test them. Bit more dash removed.
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Good work Rob, you really getting stuck into it :)
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I had a visit from John with some Chemical Guys goodies from Detail Depot.
I spend a few hours today tinkering with the car. I spend some time scraping at various sticky substances on the car. Someone has used silicone sealant as glue in a few places so I've been getting the bulk of that removed.
I also scraped off a load of rock hard epoxy adhesive from the boot lid.
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I had a go at some of the greasy mucky stuff but after one go with the diluted Chemical Guys degreaser I realised that rinsing it off was filling up the boot with water so I'll tackle that later I think!
Good news! the rust coloured stuff in the front is actually not rusty - I assume rusty water from somewhere has made it that colour.
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Spare parts car should be on its way to me very soon. Booked and paid for car mover today. I see it has electric windows and a sun roof. There are lots of parts on it that I need. Hoping the sunroof seal is good, sunroof drain tubes, some pieces of dash, couple of seals, some trims etc.
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Nice work Rob...... parts car already!!! Good call.
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It was included in the sale - it's in Steve's paddock at the moment. It's a Coupe GT so shares a lot with the URq. I'll be stripping it as completely as possible so I can re-use parts and retain some for spares. Hoping I can replace a lot of the damaged trims and incorrect screws and bolts on mine. There are loads of things I've taken off and they have two mismatched screws or bolts, so one doesn't quite fit properly.
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It was included in the sale - it's in Steve's paddock driveway ready for pickup at the moment. :) It's a Coupe GT so shares a lot with the URq. I'll be stripping it as completely as possible so I can re-use parts and retain some for spares. Hoping I can replace a lot of the damaged trims and incorrect screws and bolts on mine. There are loads of things I've taken off and they have two mismatched screws or bolts, so one doesn't quite fit properly.
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Sweeet.
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Woot!
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Thanks Steve for all of your help and work in getting the car ready for transport. Much appreciated.
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No problem Rob, good to see it going to be utilised as intended.
Might be the most travelled non-runner Coupe GT in the country. What say you Martyn? :)
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Just found this:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?3723622-Audi-quattro-color-codes
So my chassis number has the following paint code:
Montego Black Metallic, LY9V, L3
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Parts car has arrived!
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Love that colour combo
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Not the best photo - but I'm not convinced the cover is all that waterproof!
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looks as waterproof as a fishing net :o
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I read the small print. It's not meant to be waterproof. Bugger.
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Wow, Rob! Haven't been to VASK for a while and have just read your rebuild thread from cover to cover....
Respect to you taking on such a project, wish you well and look forward to seeing the completed restoration.
Makes me very grateful to have a rust free 20V in mint condition! Took it out for a short squirt today for the first time in a while as it's had a flat battery that needed a deep recharge kick from another battery then 36 hours on a charger.
From what I remember last time I spoke to Steve at Ellerslie, he'll still have a few coupes in hand!
Audi Tradition can be a good source of parts but everything is Uber expensive, only saving grace is freight ex-Germany is far cheaper than UK. Having a parter spare is a great idea.
Look forward to reading the updates.
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It's going to be a mission :D
I had a bit of time to start stripping the GT today.
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Very happy at how good the condition of the rear shelf is. Mine is a bit munted.
Sunroof seal looks good. Hoping that has saved me a few hundred bucks.
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i spy electric windows? could be better than the URQs?
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I'm after rear lights, you dont want to sell?
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The passenger window is complete, drivers one has no motor. But passenger one in the Ur is the dodgiest.
I only have passenger side rear light which I may be willing to part with :D It's a bit sun faded but complete I think. Haven't removed it yet to confirm.
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Having never seen the inside of a UR, i'm amazed at the fuel tank placement!
You're going full guns blazing Rob, she'll be on the roads of Wellington in no time ;)
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When it's done we should have a Ur meet somewhere like Taupo.
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When it's done we should have a Ur meet somewhere like Taupo.
Definitely!
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That bracket looks a bit dangerous
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Doh..
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Epic Rob. This thread alone is enough to keep checking in. Well done so far and looking forward to the progress.
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Just found this:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?3723622-Audi-quattro-color-codes
So my chassis number has the following paint code:
Montego Black Metallic, LY9V, L3
If I'm not mistaken you own #FA900600. This would make it an '85 model year quattro in graphite metallic LB7V, WB.
Did you note Factory data label normally located under the trim of the boot lid this will confirm the colour and trim option amongst other build spec. An identical label should have been placed in the inside cover of the original service schedule if it was supplied. Often dealers discarded the schedules of import cars to prevent NZ owners identifying past owners.
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If I'm not mistaken you own #FA900600. This would make it an '85 model year quattro in graphite metallic LB7V, WB.
That is the right chassis number but according to the data in that link it's Montego Black.
Graphite Metallic is more of a dark grey as far as I can see from pictures I've found online.
Did you note Factory data label normally located under the trim of the boot lid this will confirm the colour and trim option amongst other build spec. An identical label should have been placed in the inside cover of the original service schedule if it was supplied. Often dealers discarded the schedules of import cars to prevent NZ owners identifying past owners.
There's no label and I have no paperwork. Apparently it had a rear end shunt at some point - looks like it may have had a new boot lid, or the label was removed.
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yeah,i'm sure if i parked the CQ next to yours in the sunlight we'd see the stark contrast of colours,mine is the graphite,yours is the other one,what was it? montego? sounds pimp. looking forward to seeing this in the flesh sometime.
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When it's done we should have a Ur meet somewhere like Taupo.
Hah, yeah come out to my place :)
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That is the right chassis number but according to the data in that link it's Montego Black.
Graphite Metallic is more of a dark grey as far as I can see from pictures I've found online.
Are we talking about the same link Rob, Montego black is not listed in the 1985 model year range 85FA900001 - 85FA901500 incorporating your Vin.
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Are we talking about the same link Rob, Montego black is not listed in the 1985 model year range 85FA900001 - 85FA901500 incorporating your Vin.
Actually you're right. I'm looking at the 1984b list. I think it must have been manufactured late 84 as it's definitely black not dark grey.
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Are we talking about the same link Rob, Montego black is not listed in the 1985 model year range 85FA900001 - 85FA901500 incorporating your Vin.
Sounds like a plan.
You got a timeline Rob?
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Not sure on timeline. It's booked in for rust and paintwork this month (still thinking about how exactly to pay for that) but after that I want to take my time rebuilding it properly. I'm hoping no more than a year, I'd like it to be less, but costs will be a factor especially as the Mrs is working part time at the moment.
I need to be careful not to get distracted with anything non-essential on the road to getting it warranted and driveable.
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The Passenger rear light is what I'm after so just PM me price if you wanna sell.
Cheers
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Are we talking about the same link Rob, Montego black is not listed in the 1985 model year range 85FA900001 - 85FA901500 incorporating your Vin.
Not sure where I found this info but the notes I made before I bought the car are that FA900600 was made between 31/12/84 and 31/01/85 and the engine WR 004829 in the car was built on 30/11/83! All the colour info I can see says Montego also but not say it's right.
W.
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Cool, good info.
Well put it this way - after the rust is done and it's painted it will definitely be Montego Black :D
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Took the dash out.
Four screws to get the instruments out (two were missing) and five bolts to remove the dash.
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I decided to be sensible and booked a local car transporter to get it to the paint shop this coming Monday. I was tempted to drive it there - about 1km - but knowing my luck something would happen.
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Truck is coming in 15 mins to take her to the bodyshop. So excited :D
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Looking forward to see it painted. You got to that stage quickly, nice work.
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Seeing it n the sun I'm now wondering if is is graphite metallic after all. But in the old photos in this thread is looks black. And in the garage it looks black. Hmm.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePv4GFTq4iA&feature=youtu.be
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Good stuff Rob - when do you get it back?
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I said they should take their time if it makes the bill cheaper - probably 2 months maybe a bit more. They have promised regular email/photo updates :D
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Is that the only sever rust or is there more......will be an interesting fix
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There are rusty holes in both sides - on the driver side in the corner of the back window and the passenger side near the B pillar.
Under the passenger side hole there's rust at the join from wing to floor which goes right through.
Holes rusted around both rear lights
Hole in the A pillar near the passenger door hinge.
Quite bad rust by the sun roof
Surface rust on the rear bumper mount.
About a dozen holes to weld up left by the towbar.
Also filler in the rear corners from a previous repair - no idea what's under there yet!!
There are pics of most of these earlier in this thread.
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This is a really rough picture - but:
White wheels - because rallycar.
Anthracite - because more modern.
Black - because 80s and Knight Rider and stuff.
Thoughts?
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The white looks cool Rob.
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Am old school am afraid, I prefer them silver as they currently are. I think it sets off the black paint better. To me, black/grey wheels on any car just look dirty :D
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White or silver.
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Zermatt silver - LY7Y
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dirty
love it,i agree,which is why i have dark grey rims
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White or silver in this case.
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I know it's not an option, but silver ;D
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Gold
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Silver
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I'm leaning towards silver - maybe a lighter silver :D
Gold ain't happening :D
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Am old school am afraid, I prefer them silver as they currently are. I think it sets off the black paint better. To me, black/grey wheels on any car just look dirty :D
x2
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dark red or bronze
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Standard silver and then a set of these when you feel like putting the flash heels on . . .
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^^ They look epic. I'm doing my best to stay away from any significant modifications until after the car is on the road.
But I will need four tyres anyway.
No.
Yes.
Argh.
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I actually prefer the Ronals. Those BBSs in that picture are way too big.
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White looks hot
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I actually prefer the Ronals. Those BBSs in that picture are way too big.
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Standard silver and then a set of these when you feel like putting the flash heels on . . .
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Hmm you'll be gutted... just look at these cheese grater shoes yelling pimp my ride...... If it was a skyline maybe. They are probably six thousand coke cans now.
Yes to standard in Zermatt silver or go sport quattro standard version in alpine white for effect.
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White is the new black, awesome pic ^^^^
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The GT is starting to look very sorry for itself.
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This is a really rough picture - but:
White wheels - because rallycar.
Anthracite - because more modern.
Black - because 80s and Knight Rider and stuff.
Thoughts?
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... but not sure white with black body would work as well. I also would go for silver, and for a black option maybe wheels the same paint/colour as the body?
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... but not sure white with black body would work as well. I also would go for silver, and for a black option maybe wheels the same paint/colour as the body?
Rex's RR was black with white wheels. I thought it looked awesome.
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When I refresh the wheels I'm looking at white. It's a good combo with Tornado Red.
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Bugger, managed to snap one of the headlight adjusters getting the lenses out for re-silvering.
Anyone have one spare?
The longer one:
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Yup, I'll include it with the DVD I now have ready to send.....
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Yup, I'll include it with the DVD I now have ready to send.....
Legend!
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Original quattro wheel colour - Zermatt Silver Metallic - Code ALD 65 Y7Y
Image - Our 1990 quattro 20V (no. 487 of 892)
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Original quattro wheel colour - Zermatt Silver Metallic - Code ALD 65 Y7Y
Image - Our 1990 quattro 20V (no. 487 of 892)
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Welcome to the forum.
How do you work out your build number? Is it the last 3 digits of the VIN?
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Nice!!
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Awesome work Rob. I vote silver.... but really doesn't matter.... the looks great
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Also - hmm...
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RUSTYQ is available. Tempting!
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No,no,no
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Haha :D
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Who did you source the rings from Rob, the Swiss place?
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Who did you source the rings from Rob, the Swiss place?
They're replicas from Ebay but they look pretty good.
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They're replicas from Ebay but they look pretty good.
I would be very nervous about putting them on.....I can just envisage the bubbles and then standing back to admire and thinking, 'that's not straight' :(
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hahaha been there !
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John Stone - got the DVD and plastic thingy. Thankyou so much!
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Finally it stopped raining and I could get the angle grinder out
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Almost got the steering rack out. Not sure if the quattro has the same one but it seems like a good thing to save. There's one bolt that looks impossible to get to without dropping the transmission. Bugger.
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RUSTYQ is available. Tempting!
URQT or URAQT ;)
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UR4X4
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"URQ MB"
"URQ WR "
Both available.
I've got URQ RR
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Dropped the parcel shelf off at the bodyshop. They haven't done anything yet. Must be patient.
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You did tell them to take their time.................a fatal statement when dealing with tradespeople
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Yeah maybe that was a bad idea. I did have that thought.
I'll see what they've done when I drop off my Skoda for repair in a couple of weeks and if it still hasn't started I'll attempt to retract my "not in a rush" comments :)
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You did tell them to take their time.................a fatal statement when dealing with tradespeople
Been there, done that, got the T-shirt, regretted it!
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Yep you basically gave them permission to bump the car down the list every time an "urgent" job shows up.
And being a tradie trust me every week someone wants something done last week.
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I'll give them a deadline when i go see them next week. I want it back by Christmas :)
By which time I might be able to work out how to pay them :D
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5O8QIQZHfw
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I'm done with the donor. Getting the metal recyclers to take what's left next week :)
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Rob, hows the wife handling all the car parts?
Also, is it worth while taking the fuel tank?
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That was quick
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As long as the parts stay in the garage the wife is content.
The fuel tank is in great condition but looks a different size to the quattro one.
So I thought I'd just leave it there :D
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That was quick
I'm sick of looking at it. It's not pretty and also I feel guilty for stripping a 29 year old Audi coupe.
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I'm sick of looking at it. It's not pretty and also I feel guilty for stripping a 29 year old Audi coupe.
A good restoration job for someone :laugh:
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Wher was the mower hidden in it ?
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Metal recyclers should be collecting the shell tomorrow. Need to get the garage sorted out so the Skoda can go back in there for a while.
Also I bought a pack of Dynamat in the 25% off sale at Repco :D
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Hmm...
Not that I have 1000 Euro :D
https://www.akmotorsport.net/shop/gearbox-drivetrain/replica-wheels-set-17-5x112/
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Com'on, you know you need them.
Can the wife work a second job?
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Com'on, you know you need them.
Can the wife work a second job?
I doubt she'd go for that. I accept donations :D
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Start up one of those fund me pages. That's how people fund their builds these days isn't it?
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Start up one of those fund me pages. That's how people fund their builds these days isn't it?
I know you're not serious - but I don't know how people can do that - it seems to be a symptom of the latest generation - the attitude that the world somehow owes you the things you want instead of you having to work for them.
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I know you're not serious - but I don't know how people can do that - it seems to be a symptom of the latest generation - the attitude that the world somehow owes you the things you want instead of you having to work for them.
Same. It came up recently on another forum I'm on where a guy was asking if anyone would like to help his friend pay for his car that was uninsured and caught fire due to badly done electrics. Granted I've driven with no insurance but you can't cry about it and expect others to fix it when things like that happen. No morals these days.
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If you offer something in return, then that makes it ok. ;D
i.e.
- for $25 I will send you a hi-res photo of the finished car
- for $50 I will take you for spin around Welly
etc. etc.
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When it's on the road I might have to make a choice between the quattro and the Skoda :o
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If you offer something in return, then that makes it ok. ;D
i.e.
- for $25 I will send you a hi-res photo of the finished car
- for $50 I will take you for spin around Welly
etc. etc.
Says it all really..............absolutely no value for money and only a halfwit would contribute (probably why it happens)
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It's basically begging for money.
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I should unsubscribe from this company:
https://www.akmotorsport.net/shop/big-brake-kits/big-brake-kit-audi-ur-quattro-300-mm-disc/
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It's basically begging for money.
That's exactly what it is.
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I should unsubscribe from this company:
https://www.akmotorsport.net/shop/big-brake-kits/big-brake-kit-audi-ur-quattro-300-mm-disc/
Your computer does have an off switch which if activated could remove exposure to temptation
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Yay, the GT is gone.
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I called into the bodyshop and had a chat. They have the quattro booked in to start work next week and we have a hard deadline of Christmas for completion.
The Skoda's going in next week too for a couple of days to get the front repaired.
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I can see that the lawn mower you found could be useful ;D
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I can see that the lawn mower you found could be useful ;D
Don't you start! :D
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John Stone - I just had a chance to have a proper look at that DVD. It is awesome! Gold! Thankyou so much.
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John Stone - I just had a chance to have a proper look at that DVD. It is awesome! Gold! Thankyou so much.
All good Rob, I reckon these cars are still stars. Have used mine a lot this year and after parking at the beach, or in town, have young guys (mostly high school students) all over it with lots knowing what it is.
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I'm seriously thinking about using as my daily drive and even maybe selling the Skoda to cover some of the costs.
Did I really just say that?
I take the train to work most days and have had regular review cars this year for Autoclique, so the Skoda hasn't had that much use.
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Also I got this T shirt :)
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Ha ha, very cool Rob.
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Would make a cool daily Rob!
You'd have to park it where you can see it though! ;D
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I say daily it if it's only the milk run etc followed by the weekend fun that you will all ready be doing.
As you won't really clock up many extra km.
Take the wife's car if you don't like the parking or its raining etc.
I use my mk2 in this manner and feel like it's the weekend as soon as I turn the key.
Only down side is when it's off the road you don't want to have to rush the repair but I have the work van for that.
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Just spoke to Just Rust as they're repairing the Skoda this week. They're definitely starting the Audi tomorrow. Apparently :D We'll see when I collect the Skoda.
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Picked up the Skoda from repair - they've done a good job. Visited the quattro too. Not started yet but definitely Monday :D
I met PJ at Just Rust today and he showed me a classic Porsche Targa car they're replacing the floor in, and an old Austin where they've fabricated a whole new floor. Good stuff.
Oh and the headlight lenses are done, should get them back soon.
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Picked up the Skoda from repair - they've done a good job. Visited the quattro too. Not started yet but definitely Monday :D
I met PJ at Just Rust today and he showed me a classic Porsche Targa car they're replacing the floor in, and an old Austin where they've fabricated a whole new floor. Good stuff.
Oh and the headlight lenses are done, should get them back soon.
Who did the lenses and what did the cost?
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Who did the lenses and what did the cost?
These guys - recommended by John (80 Vert)
http://www.advancedchromeplaters.co.nz/
It was just under 500 bucks for the four lenses including postage back. Will post pics when they get to me.
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Shinies!
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Going to visit the car tomorrow morning, see what they've been up to so far.
Also I bought one of these - thanks RS Zwei for the link ":)
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No worries.
Bet you can wait to be roaming the streets in your own rally legend.
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Oh yes! Can't wait!
Called for a quick look today - things are starting to happen and one hole is gone. It's booked in for a solid week of work soon.
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What kind of metal protection are you intending for inside of the repairs?
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What kind of metal protection are you intending for inside of the repairs?
Good question, haven't thought about it.
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Have a look at the Wurth range of products .
Easy to apply inside box sections using one of those spray outfits with a long flexible tube with a nozzle on the end which spray both a circular spray and a spray out the end ..............totally coats the inside of any enclosed area.
I have used these, first to spray a rust inhibitor and then followed up with a wax to seal the surface
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Awesome, will do, thanks.
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Can't do a close up of the nozzle as my camera is rubbish but the description above will indicate how it works and is very effective
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Looking good! 8)
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Sweet!
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Bugger! :)
Looks sharp so far Rob, hope there are no nasty surprises.
W.
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Awesome Rob.
Such a cool project. I wish more people would share their projects.
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Sweet! I can sit on the sofa with my new wheel and pretend to be driving the quattro.
Your parcel Audi Steering Wheel (xxx) has been updated.
Status: Your item is with a courier for delivery
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The wheel is lovely :)
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Couple of photos from Just Rust
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How awesome would these look against the black?
For sale on a FB group - factory option and same size, PCD etc as factory.
Can't afford them of course :) And they're in Ireland.
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Rob, where did you get the new steering wheel from?, what was the $$
Cheers Rob
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Rob, where did you get the new steering wheel from?, what was the $$
Cheers Rob
This Ebay seller.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/worldsteering1
Landed in Nz it was just under $500.
It's lovely though :)
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I got some clear indicator lenses from a bloke in the UK
Still pondering pplates :D I want the new 100mm tall smaller plates.
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Wheel looks great!
Well done.
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I'm very happy with it. The indicator cancelling thing isn't quite the same though so I might have some fun with it.
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Getting there Rob, Dec just around the corner!
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Getting there Rob, Dec just around the corner!
Not holding my breath yet - it was supposed to be booked for a whole week of work last week then the guy doing it was off sick with a hamstring injury.
But they keep reassuring me it will be back with me for Christmas.
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Just bought some new mounts and bushes in the 034 Motorsports sale - got about 11% off but still spent rather a lot. I'm starting to think my budget estimate may be inadequate.
But it will be awesome.
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I'm starting to think my budget estimate may be inadequate.
You say this like it's a surprise, hahaha. That is always the case.
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You say this like it's a surprise, hahaha. That is always the case.
True - things always cost more than you expect and you need things you hadn't thought of. And I haven't even really started work yet.
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"inadequate."
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :o
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Whoever started on a project and came in on budget?
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Double to triple is normally spot on.
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Gulp...
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I think you're on the wrong track, Rob.
This looks more exciting!
http://ipocars.com/vinfo/audi/quattro_roadster_treser_ur_quattro-1985.html
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Wow that is ugly!
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That is not an original Treser quattro and ugly is an understatement. Not that the original floated my boat either
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Don't imagine Treser would ever lend his name to such an atrocity!
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This is a Treser one
http://www.ebay.de/itm/221937681734
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still fugly !
:laugh:
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still fugly !
:laugh:
Agreed 👍
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Ouch - $93 customs charge on the parts from US and $60 handling fees.
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I've spent a lot of time this week adding up the costs and trying to work out how to afford everything and getting pretty stressed out. Wondering if I've taken on too much, worrying about increasing the debt that we've spent the last year trying hard to reduce.
But look at that car. Look at it. It's awesome. It'll be so worth it.
Still considering selling the Skoda and daily driving the Audi when it's done. :D
But I love the Skoda too. Need another garage.
Ah well we'll see.
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Hang in there. Very impressive!
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Interest rate has never been lower, hang on for another year and you will be laughing
As a point of interest, my mortgage rate reached 19.25% at one point, so that will show how well off everyone is today,.
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Looking good.
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Hey Rob, just an idea, you should get the door handles taken off with all the prep that is going on. They come off pretty easy.
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Yep agreed. The windscreen needs to come out too. I suspect they got the junior guy working on it sanding it before the serious work begins.
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I've been looking at what fluids I need to change and finding out specs and quantities.
Things the internet has told me:
Brake fluid - DOT4 - 4l to flush and bleed
Oil and filter - cheap oil to flush then 5w30 synthetic, 4.5 litres - Steve change the oil and filter when he had it
Fuel filter
Air filter
Coolant flush and change - G13/G12
Power steering fluid - ATF - need to check what colour I have
Gearbox and centre diff Diff oil - Castrol TAF-X or equivalent 2.7 litres
Rear diff - Castrol GL5 Spec diff oil EPX 85w90 2.2 litres (VW garage quoted $98+GST per litre :o )
Also plates
QATRO is available. I kinda like it because it's readable and makes sense to non car people :)
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VAGLYF is still available :laugh:
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VAGLYF is still available :laugh:
Not gonna happen :)
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4L of brake fluid!?!
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4L of brake fluid!?!
Maybe not :D Someone suggested it would be cheaper in a larger bottle.
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VAGLYF is still available :laugh:
If the plates weren't complete rip off prices I would get this.
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Also plates
QATRO is available. I kinda like it because it's readable and makes sense to non car people :)
I've always taken the view that if someone doesn't understand your plate they don't need to know.....
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What about
URQWRC
Available.
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Also plates
QATRO is available. I kinda like it because it's readable and makes sense to non car people :)
Kinda reads as Katro to me? (I know, I should read it like Qantas, but without a U it just looks odd!)
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How about the plate UR4X4?
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URQ85 seems like the best so far. The main reason I want a pplate is to get the new slimline plates because they look nice.
Probably best to shelve the idea for a while :D
Plus I may have to replace my camera for about the same money as a pplate :D
In other news I got some shinies from 034 Motorsport today.
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i would pass on a vanity plate.
it would only devalue the cars classiness.
;)
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i would pass on a vanity plate.
it would only devalue the cars classiness.
;)
I'm inclined to agree with this comment.
I think the p/plates are becoming a bit 'tarnished' by the 'undesirables' driving around with them on
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UROOOO looks cool
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Lookig good but Xmas is not far away
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Ten working days plus today and maybe Christmas Eve.
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I called in to drop the rear windows off. Grabbed a few pics
(already added above)
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They pointed out that the majority of the rust is towards the rear where previous repairs have been done.
Then again maybe it was half under a carport or something for a while.
They are still assuring me it will be with me by Christmas.
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A bit scary seeing all that rust. Still, once it's done it's done and should be all good for many years.
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They pointed out that the majority of the rust is towards the rear where previous repairs have been done.
This is typical for 'repairs'
My parents had their car repaired after accident damage and later, that was where the rust appeared.
I guess it depends on the shop doing the work but is not uncommmon from what I have observed
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Wow, just been quoted $200+GST per wheel for refurb, which makes me start to think about aftermarket wheels.
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Wow, just been quoted $200+GST per wheel for refurb, which makes me start to think about aftermarket wheels.
where from? I got a quote for a set of curbed 17" GTI wheels and it was $80 per wheel incl painting in gloss black.
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That was Advanced Wheel Repairs, who used to be around the $80 mark. Who did you use?
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That was Advanced Wheel Repairs, who used to be around the $80 mark. Who did you use?
Yes I remember I asked you about them and they quoted me roughly the same per wheel for the same job.
I used a panel beater in Petone, can't remember the company name now but the guy's name is Dave and his number's 566 4816. I haven't done the job, but they did the gloss black paint on my other set of rims and it was $50 per wheel incl sanding down and prep but no repair required. He said factor in another $30-40 per wheel if sanding/filling was needed.
Message Tim as well, he had a set of 19" BBS fixed and powdercoated for less money than your quote at another place in Seaview.
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I'd also take them to an engineer to spin them up, make sure they are straight etc. They can also fix any curbing properly rather than just bog and sand...
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Why would you push them if you want the job done right?
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Exactly. They're getting some serious work done now. If it's not done by Christmas I'll be disappointed but I won't rush them.
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I'd also take them to an engineer to spin them up, make sure they are straight etc. They can also fix any curbing properly rather than just bog and sand...
Agree with you there... To bog and sand is an $80 repair in the hands of the shop apprentice. A reputable shop will avoid this work but out source it to a wheel refurbisher.
I used Arrows wheels in Auckland for two sets of quattro wheels. They acid strip, if necessary weld, machine then paint to the correct code as in Zermatt silver LY7Y. Returned like new. Was a shame to fit them.!
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That was Advanced Wheel Repairs, who used to be around the $80 mark. Who did you use?
They quoted me the same when I spoke to them a while back (I went in thinking your 80$).
Not sure if that helps, but they are consistent .
:)
I ended up getting the paint shop that did the whole car to do them at around the same price (maybe slightly cheaper but it was done at the same time as the re-spray).
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Shinies - courtesy of the Toy Shop Wellington
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Pulled the rear speakers out - they look alright for 30 years old.
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Who needs speakers with your exhaust note?
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Who needs speakers with your exhaust note?
True. But I do want a working stereo eventually and now's the time to install them and get the wiring in place.
One week until "deadline" :)
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Okay the deadline is no more. They're started on the rusty A pillar and it's apparently a mess. so it will not be done by next week. They're going to send pics.
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Just the normal trials (and tribulations) of restoring cars :(
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Yeah true.
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I popped down and took pics of the work so far.
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What they have done is looking good but a few nasties have shown up
Makes a good case for proper rust protection in box sections
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I know I'm not supposed to be spending any extra on the car but these are very tempting
Correct offset, 17x8.5", correct stud pattern and tyres are a cheaper size.
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Sounds like you are talking yourself into it Rob! They do look good, but nothing like the originals for the classic URQ appearance.
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They do look good but I think le mans could be on the money
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Get them. Way better looking than the original ronals
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Get them. Way better looking than the original ronals
I second that...
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I like both...
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Get them. Way better looking than the original ronals
:D I'll keep the originals as well, obviously.
Also 00quattro00 your inbox is full - do you still want that GT bonnet?
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^^^ upvote.
keep originals for originality
run on the whites with greatly expanded tyre choices.
win !
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Ahh dammit he sold them to someone in Germany - less hassle for him. Ah well, happy new year everyone. I will drive the Rusty quattro this year!
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Hi Rob:
I was once the owner of the black urq you are bringing back to life.
I purchased it from Rob? in Auckland and used it as a daily driver for a number of years based out of Tauranga.
While I had it I can recall that I replaced the head, injectors, many ignition components (including the ECU - the spare one i gave to Wilco was a bit intermittent), radiators, some hydraulic and vacuum hoses etc... While it's hard to imagine I also pulled out what seemed like kilometers of surplus wiring. I think it must have had a pretty serious alarm and audio system at some stage.
As alluded to by someone earlier in the thread, it once had a leak from the LHS sunroof area. This was "fixed" by a panel shop in Tauranga where, from memory, they somehow installed a drain hose that was missing. They thought the car may have once had a significant accident that necessitated a major roof repair or possibly even roof replacement earlier in its life.
It's great to see it ended up in good hands and will once again be on the road. It will be worth the time and effort.
Be sure to get a hold of me if you require anymore history.
Richard
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Wow you did a fair bit to the engine. It still runs well and is mechanically pretty good. But as you can see from this thread the bodywork has suffered somewhat!
I pulled a load more wiring out. It has had a total closure alarm at one point which was partially still in there. There's still more to tidy up.
Same with the audio. The cones of the speakers in there had all fallen apart.
The sun roof had one standard drain pipe and one non-standard one. I've got some new pipe which I hope will fit into the pillars and I hope to run it right out of the bottom of the car rather than into the A pillars as standard.
The body shop has fixed some pretty bad rust in the sunroof drains too.
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Rob, mate, restoring the car and keeping this post going as fully as it is! respect
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Okay. Definitely refurbing the stock wheels.
But.
Ooo...
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Available in 16 and 17"
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Big fan of polished rims..... but if aftermarket set... some compomotive five spokes please.
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Probably way out of my price range but they do them in 16x8 and 17x8
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They only have 45 mm offset available. So I'd have to run 20mm spacers which I don't want to do.
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I found this interesting Rob
http://www.motorgeek.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=48485 (http://www.motorgeek.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=48485)
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I found this interesting Rob
http://www.motorgeek.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=48485 (http://www.motorgeek.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=48485)
That is interesting - but around NZ$6k a set! :o
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A couple of years ago a guy in the uk had replica cd66 cromodora wheels made. (Abarth 131) Not cheap either but so nice....
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There's a company in Europe who will be getting some more of the refurbed white AZEV 5 spokes later in the year:
They're not a bad price, waiting on a postage quote. I think they're the best option for aftermarket. Then I can keep the stock wheels and get them sorted out over time.
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Yes do it!
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Yes please..... look great. But like you say keep the originals.
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Called Just Rust. Trying not to hassle them too much :)
The rear corner is rebuilt in metal now, not rust and filler. Front guards aren't removed yet, waiting for that to happen to see the A pillar rust. And they have promised me some more photos.
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Some work going on there.
Always amazes me how rust takes hold in a multitude of places rather than all over although I guess given time it creeps further and further
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No more progress yet - they tell me it's booked for a couple of full weeks soon.
Is it wrong that I'm thinking about changing the rear spoiler? If I get the white 17s this would look cool.
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In my opinion, originality is what counts on a classic like this.
All the bling that can be added looks cool but detracts from the image.
I always think that bling appeals to the less knowledgable while the true enthusiast looks past all that
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Yeah you're right. Silly idea. Forget I said anything. Move along.
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I just want it back to play with! :D
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keep all the original parts and do what makes you happy. you're not building it for other people's approval right? >:D
otherwise you're just keeping it original for the next owner instead of enjoying it how you want it.
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If I was the fun police I would recommend holding off on the bling bits till you have the car on the road.
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If I was the fun police I would recommend holding off on the bling bits till you have the car on the road.
Yes I'm trying to do that :D Not having the car to work on makes me browse the internets and look at things. With the spoiler, it would need painting. And the existing one needs painting....
:)
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put your own styling on it Rob, but as already mentioned keep all unused parts, "you only live once" do what you like!!!
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They have promised me a full 9 days's work starting today.
Looking forward to the promised photos of what's under the front guards.
I'm off work Thursday so I'll call in for a look :D
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buy another one.
one to mod, one to keep stock
;D
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I like your thinking. But I haven't worked out if I can afford this one yet :D
Apparently there's a red one for sale near me, with no engine.
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Wonder what that would be worth...?
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Wonder what that would be worth...?
$5
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He's asking $15k apparently.
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Rear end now getting sorted out. Many towbar fixing holes to fill. And stripping the underseal has revealed a bodged repair from when the car has been hit in the rear. It was mostly held together with underseal behind the rear arch.
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UR Quattro Swiss cheese edition... :angel:
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plus the asymmetrical tyre option to optimise single direction turning
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Called for a quick look and saw lots of hammering and smoke and welding going on in my car's boot.
They showed me this and said the rear of my Audi has the worst damage repairs they've ever seen. Multiple bodged repairs covered by lots of underseal to hide it. Lovely.
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That's none too pretty
Restorers worst nightmare is earlier bodged repairs.
Years ago I had an R5 and that had 'repairs' consisting of some kind of mastic material that had set into a concrete like mess
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That's none too pretty
Restorers worst nightmare is earlier bodged repairs.
Years ago I had an R5 and that had 'repairs' consisting of some kind of mastic material that had set into a concrete like mess
It seems I've chosen the right place to fix it though.
The probability is getting higher that the Skoda will have to be sold to pay for the Audi's bodywork.
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Yeah, I thought it looked like they were doing a really good job.
Certainly emphasises the necessity for full body protection
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More photos of that Swiss cheese rear end.
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Aaaand this is the moment I've been waiting for for months. Front passenger side guard is off.
Oh sh...
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Doesn't appear to have been much holding it together.
Bit of disappointment I guess when things are things look this bad but it will all be worth it when you are driving down the road in a pristine rebuilt car with smile from ear to ear
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Apparently it's already repaired. Pics should be with me soon.
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Much less Swiss cheesy
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A pillar looking MUCH healthier
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That looks a bit more robust.
Nice job they are doing
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Hmm this looks munted.
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nice job on the rear.
does your car have a non-standard exhaust ?
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nice job on the rear.
does your car have a non-standard exhaust ?
It does. Factory one was twin outlets. It has some holes in it so Will need repair, maybe replacement.
I'd love to get a Miltek but they're not cheap.
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Ooops, just bid on Ebay on a set of the Azev 5 spokes and realised afterwards they were 18s. Correct offset and bolt pattern etc but, er, oops.
Currently leading too.
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Uh oh it might be happening.
18s can work though:
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He's running 235/40R18s :o
http://www.speedhunters.com/2013/11/legend-reborn-hansen-motorsport-quattro/
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Spoke to Just Rust and they're happy that the body is done. We're talking about paint now :o
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Looks like they are true to the original timeframe and you will get it back before Xmas :laugh:
Seriously though, this is when things start getting interesting as it means you will soon be screwing bits back on instead of removing them.
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I am of course an expert at using paint.net.
But I bought some possibly inappropriately large wheels.
So I'm back to colours again :D
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#2 black with silver rim is my coice
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White rim with "quattro" in red vinyl type sticker written up one spoke on each wheel
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I'm liking the white...
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Whites nice but horrid to keep clean :(
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Whites nice but horrid to keep clean :(
White spokes and black or dark grey inside?
Too modern?
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White spokes and black or dark grey inside?
Too modern?
Just go period correct and dont worry about cleaning them
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Wheels are stripped and will need painting :D
(http://www.quattro-rallye-teile.de/images/A2neu8.jpg)
(http://wikicars.org/images/en/thumb/5/51/AUDI_UR_QUATTRO_MO1690_9_X16.jpg/300px-AUDI_UR_QUATTRO_MO1690_9_X16.jpg)
(http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/201503/audi-quattro-a1-grou-6_600x0w.jpg)
(http://www.isham-research.co.uk/quattro/images/quattro.jpg)
(http://www.quattro-rallye-teile.de/images/Uri%209x16ET15.jpg)
(http://www.quattromanufaktur.ch/galerie/cache/kundenfahrzeuge__urquattro-10v__uri-ralf-41-_595.jpg)
(http://www.quattro-rallye-teile.de/images/beide-1.JPG)
(http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p628/imshocka1/image_zpswasgtf5g.jpeg)
(http://www.quattro-rallye-teile.de/gal/uri_blau_800_01/slides/p_0015.jpg)
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTOBvBMMPIlsUEX72JEKxq1tVvZAsGPZchwkp89y4Xbrreh1sCZ)
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Okay silver is looking really good now:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6906019-The-Azev-Type-A-The-World-s-Most-Perfect-Wheel
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(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e348/Golfboy666gti/RS2%20rims_zps1dihbpvu.jpg) (http://s42.photobucket.com/user/Golfboy666gti/media/RS2%20rims_zps1dihbpvu.jpg.html)
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:D Yum.
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Okay silver is looking really good now:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6906019-The-Azev-Type-A-The-World-s-Most-Perfect-Wheel
I really like the Azev Type A, but for a thread to have the title of "The worlds most perfect wheel" when they are a copy of a Momo Star?
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I really like the Azev Type A, but for a thread to have the title of "The worlds most perfect wheel" when they are a copy of a Momo Star?
Yeah that is a bit much!!
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Silver with a blue car would be my favourite combination for wheels having had a couple...maybe work OK on black
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i don't like the wheels so paint 'em black
:laugh:
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i don't like the wheels so paint 'em black
:laugh:
Haha, :)
They are at Gatwick, about to leave the UK. Must stop obsessively tracking my car parts as they come to me.
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Oh, also, weird thing.
I emailed Audi UK with my chassis number to confirm paint code and apparently the factory in Germany says my car is Zermatt Silver Metallic.
This is puzzling because I've seen every layer of paint on my car and there's no silver in there. So it hasn't has a respray unless it was bare metal, which is highly unlikely.
I'm wondering if this is something to worry about!
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Where did the car come from ?
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It's a UK car originally.
Record 1: PACIFIC VEHICLE IMPORTS LTD LMVD Physical address: 2/82 Hewletts Road Mt Maunganui
Acquisition date: 22/11/1995
Vehicle type: Passenger Car/Van
Colour: Black
Previous country: United Kingdom
Engine no: WR004 829
CC rating: 2,144
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Date first registered in NZ: 16/11/1995
Date first registered overseas: 1985
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Hmmm, interesting.
Still, on the bright side it gives you another colour combination to consider ;D
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I missed the update but which wheels did you end up getting in 18" Rob?
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Speaking of quattro and wheels, heres an older thread of a VASKers (Jay) ur that ended up with a nice set of rims on it:
http://www.vask.org.nz/index.php/topic,21232.0.html
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The body is definitely going to be Montego Black Metallic.
Wheels I'm currently thinking Zermatt Silver.
Occasionally swinging back to white.
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Speaking of quattro and wheels, heres an older thread of a VASKers (Jay) ur that ended up with a nice set of rims on it:
http://www.vask.org.nz/index.php/topic,21232.0.html
How have I never seen that?
Lovely, and those wheels look like 18s.. so I should be okay with mine :D
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I missed the update but which wheels did you end up getting in 18" Rob?
Azev Type A,
Like these:
(http://www.s14.net/photopost/data/500/1201wheel2.jpg)
Just found this... :o
(http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k284/boostAbear/124_0247.jpg)
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Those in silver will look great with black paintwork
White might be a bit too contrasty and consequently 'in your face' rather than sophisticated good taste.
I hope I'm not stepping on any toes saying that
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Caught up with this just now...... good to see progress, Rob.
Did you decide to can the personalised plate?
If not, I like Bullseye's suggestion of UROOOO, but URQQQQ is available too, which also looks pretty good.
You're either into PP or not. I happen to like them.
I'm constantly getting good feedback on my Amarok plate AMROKN.
Cheers
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I was offered AUDI 00 by another VASK member, already made up in Euro plates so I decided to go for that :)
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I have a unmanufactured Personalised Plate for on my car "some day" but just cannot bring myself to get them made, as it'd mean relinquishing its original plates. What a sad old beggar I've become😕. I don't particularly like PP's though, - they've got to be either clever or obtuse enough to be a puzzle, or to be accurate (like 280Z on a Nissan Fairlady, not TWOATZ - though that looks kinda funny now I've written it).
18's look good in silver or white to me.
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I've never understood why someone would pay so much to put a plate on their car that says what the badges already say.
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I've never understood why someone would pay so much to put a plate on their car that says what the badges already say.
Just because :)
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Definitely silver for the Azevs... Classier look IMO.
What size tyres would you use?
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I'm thinking 225/40R18
235/35R18 are actually closer to the original size but might be a bit on the wide side.
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This is awesome!! looking forward to see it done.
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My wheels have gone from Akl to Christchurch. I'm sure DHL know what they're doing.
I found a pic of an ur on 18s. They look a bit large.
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Bahaha
2016-02-23 05:53:06Processed at AUCKLAND - NEW ZEALAND
2016-02-23 05:53:55Departed Facility in AUCKLAND - NEW ZEALAND
Arrived at Delivery Facility in CHRISTCHURCH - NEW ZEALAND
2016-02-23 08:49:00Shipment held - Available upon receipt of payment
2016-02-23 08:57:00Shipment arrived at incorrect facility. Sent to correct destination
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LOL, but I do hope they then don't enforce that 'awaiting payment' update...
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Haha.
I think why those wheels look too big Rob is because those tyres are so small and not wide enough. Get well fitting tyres and it should look fine.
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LOL, but I do hope they then don't enforce that 'awaiting payment' update...
Pretty sure they will.
Haha.
I think why those wheels look too big Rob is because those tyres are so small and not wide enough. Get well fitting tyres and it should look fine.
Ideally I need a friendly tyre fitter who can try out a couple of sizes for me.
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I think why those wheels look too big Rob is because those tyres are so small and not wide enough. Get well fitting tyres and it should look fine.
True, perhaps a fatter tyre and pushed out slightly more to sit flush with the guards.
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True, perhaps a fatter tyre and pushed out slightly more to sit flush with the guards.
Will be able to test fitment soon :D
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that black car's not too bad...
a downside is the bigger wheels will make your brakes look puny.
:laugh:
about 18mths ago i also had fun with overseas delivery.
i ordered some lp records from the usa.
the box arrived at the delivery agent in pn (nz couriers) but because i used a po box they deemed it undeliverable, despite having my contact ph number on the box, the wankers sent it back to the usa !
i eventually got the order and a full refund from the seller.
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They're back in Auckland now!!
I have paid the duty too.
that black car's not too bad...
a downside is the bigger wheels will make your brakes look puny.
:laugh:
about 18mths ago i also had fun with overseas delivery.
i ordered some lp records from the usa.
the box arrived at the delivery agent in pn (nz couriers) but because i used a po box they deemed it undeliverable, despite having my contact ph number on the box, the wankers sent it back to the usa !
i eventually got the order and a full refund from the seller.
I hadn't thought about the brakes, they will look tiny!
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Damn, new brakes required :laugh:
https://www.akmotorsport.net/shop/all-parts/brakes/big-brake-kits/big-brake-kit-audi-ur-quattro-300-mm-disc/
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Damn, new brakes required :laugh:
https://www.akmotorsport.net/shop/all-parts/brakes/big-brake-kits/big-brake-kit-audi-ur-quattro-300-mm-disc/ (https://www.akmotorsport.net/shop/all-parts/brakes/big-brake-kits/big-brake-kit-audi-ur-quattro-300-mm-disc/)
Don't tempt me, budget is already blown. That would come to well over $3k landed in NZ. Lot of money!
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Check with anton, he's got a big brake kit for sale.
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You will definitely want a brake upgrade. The standard ones are pathetic at best
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It's not going to happen for a while, but one day...
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Yay! Parcel has arrived from Germany.
Quality of packing not so reassuring!!
Wheels arrived too but the Mrs was out so I have to wait another couple of days.
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Perhaps some minilites, as what Malcolm had on his a2 "currently in the Oamaru Auto collection"
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At a glance with that black trim the bonnet looks bent!
Called in to Just Rust for a quick chat today but for some reason I didn't take any pics. Not like me I know. The rear of the car looks awesome, all done in black underseal, and the inside of the boot looks fantastic too.
They said they need to put aside a few days and it'll be done.
Also I collected the wheels from DHL - they look great, big, but great :)
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Painting required.
Also there are centre cap bolts but no key to tighten them.
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Suggest you do a test fit with the wheels fitted with the tyre size you want to use while your ur is at the panel shop to check the clearance as the guards may have to be 're-rolled' for tyre clearance.
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That looks good.................in my favourite colours as well
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That blue is awesome.
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That blue is awesome.
X2. Great color combo.
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x3 !
:laugh:
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I called in today to take some terrible photos and test wheel fitment. Apologies for bad phone pics.
The boot looks amazing now with underseal done.
(http://drivelife.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Audi-Ur-Quattro-0014.jpg)
(http://drivelife.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Audi-Ur-Quattro-0016.jpg)
(http://drivelife.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Audi-Ur-Quattro-0018.jpg)
Front wing is back on and sealed. bonnet primed and resting in place.
(http://drivelife.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Audi-Ur-Quattro-0028.jpg)
(http://drivelife.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Audi-Ur-Quattro-0030.jpg)
(http://drivelife.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Audi-Ur-Quattro-0033.jpg)
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My wheels appear to fit.
(http://drivelife.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Audi-Ur-Quattro-0032.jpg)
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Also this arrived :D
???
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Nice work Rob..... will come along nicely.
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Looks like we will be seeing some colour before long
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just being nosey Rob, "you don't have to answer" what will the repair bill be on the black beast when all done?
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just being nosey Rob, "you don't have to answer" what will the repair bill be on the black beast when all done?
I don't have an exact figure yet but they said it will be less than 10k.
Initial estimate was 4.5-5.5k :D
A similar thing has happened with the total for the project that I hoped to spend to get it on the road.
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Just a typical restoration job then ;D
Be a well worthwhile exercise regardless of that
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i like the blue one better
:laugh:
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i like the blue one better
:laugh:
and me
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You'll curse Black Rob, go for a lighter colour.
I've had and still have black cars, truely hate black now. Impossible to keep looking clean.
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A colour change would be a bit of a nightmare though without a full strip and engine out.
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without a full strip and engine out.
Which by all accounts of this thread so far you will most probably end up doing that too!
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A colour change would be a bit of a nightmare though without a full strip and engine out.
For originality, I would stick with the black despite being a fan for blue
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ok black with black wheels
:laugh:
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A colour change would be a bit of a nightmare though without a full strip and engine out.
Jeebus it looks pretty gutted now, surely pulling the engine is not that big of a deal.
Would look cool in the blue.
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Now you have me considering it.
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Estroril blue...
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b72/tenspeed/Audi/colors/Estoril%20Blue%20crystal%20effect/BlueEstorilcrystaleffect01.jpg)
Blaaaaack
(http://car-from-uk.com/ebay/carphotos/full/ebay857631.jpg)
Stone Grey Metallic? Can't find a decent pic.
Blue!
(https://scontent.fakl1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/t31.0-8/11872215_1663164083921360_8542174299756039505_o.jpg)
Oceanic Blue
(http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k149/fivepot/oceanic1.jpg)
Hainan Blue
(http://images.gtcarlot.com/pictures/108534637.jpg)
Sepang Blue
(http://images.gtcarlot.com/pictures/101641324.jpg)
Santorin Blue
(http://images.gtcarlot.com/pictures/45318318.jpg)
Oh crap I just thought.. Nogaro Blue
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Dont forget jazz blue
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3rd picture for the win
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It is lovely. But I'd be copying him :)
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Stone grey Metallic... The only quattro colour worthy in addition to alpine white and Zermatt silver.
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Zermatt silver....
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Stone grey Metallic... The only quattro colour worthy in addition to alpine white and Zermatt silver.
You forgot red, Horch!
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f248/audidude/Ur%20quattro/Urq/Urq_JPEG151115r1-2_zpsgkmnykjr.jpg) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/audidude/media/Ur%20quattro/Urq/Urq_JPEG151115r1-2_zpsgkmnykjr.jpg.html)
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(http://fourtitude.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-Audi-S3-Audi-exclusive-5.jpg)
Viper Green
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I like black!
I saw a few quattros at the London classic car show the weekend before last... Including a sport. Love them. Pics to follow...
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Okay no more silliness. It should be original black.
But I kinda like Stone Grey. Red might be a leap too far.
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Leave it black and find some better fitting wheels. 18s ride like crap.
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+ 1 for black and more rubber!
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Pearl White...
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opps....what about IMOLA YELLOW
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opps....what about IMOLA YELLOW
(http://www.audi-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/image0022.jpg)
(http://www.audi-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/image0052.jpg)
:D
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yup, yellow with white wheels :laugh:
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Blaaaack. :D
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If the car was originally black, that's what I'd choose.
Otherwise it should be in an original urq colour. Bling something else, not a urq!
If it was me it next choices would be either pearl white or tornado red.
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(http://www.audi-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/image0022.jpg)
(http://www.audi-classics.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/image0052.jpg)
:D
Taaaxxii!
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Blaaaak
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(http://car-from-uk.com/ebay/carphotos/full/ebay857631.jpg)
(https://scontent.fakl1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/12821450_1005254889547946_354158935238506503_n.jpg?oh=332c84cc607542820400246359aecb14&oe=5760D5B0)
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The grey is nice but...................if it were just any car, a colour change is neither here nor there; with a classic such as this, I think that sticking with the original colour is preferable. Just my 2 cents worth.
At the end of the day you are the owner so you can do whatever you like despite everyone elses opinions and quite frankly, whatever colour it is it will be good to have another classic back on the road.
Talking of grey, I went to a vintage and classic car show yesterday and there was a MK 111 Zephyr painted a similar colour to the grey above which had been fitted with a V8, slightly bigger wheels and tyres and the interior redone in black leather exactly as original style.
The whole job had been done so well that you could have walked by and thought it was totally original as everything looked so 'right'.
It was my pick of the show despite several late model Porsches and a Ferrari as someone had made such great job on modifying it.
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My vote would be:
- Stay with black
- Forget the pram handle rear spoiler unless you're going to do a sport or rally replica
- 16 or 17 inch wheels max, in silver or white, - black wheels lose their definition, better yet stay original
But that's what I'd vote for me, I'm a tired old b*stard, - you do to it what will make your heart swell when you look at it. The fact alone that you've dragged it out of the grave may do that for you without any aftermarket dress-up.
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Paint is ordered :D
It might even be on the car in a couple of weeks.
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They're accepted another big project so they'll want to move mine along :D
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Awesome! You must be itching to start the reassembly, and even to just see the car shiny. I'm really looking forward to seeing it myself!
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Awesome! You must be itching to start the reassembly, and even to just see the car shiny. I'm really looking forward to seeing it myself!
Oh yes, absolutely itching to get on with it.
No progress in the last couple of weeks, trying not to hassle them too much, but also making sure I keep in contact.
I bought some replacement wheel centre cap bolts from the UK which I think will fit - they're actually from a Renault. But they sent the key without the bolts - doh!
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Called in and had a chat today - bonnet is looking like new in black primer now and I've seen the paint, in a tin, looks good :)
They had the bumpers test fitted and there's some more metalwork to do to make them sit properly at the front. There's another repair on the front crash bar area which looked a bit untidy but I was going to leave it as it would be invisible under the grille.
So another day's work to pull that apart and fix it properly.
Oh and the car's no longer running - looks like maybe fuel pump, probably wiring as it has had a pump put on from a different car to get it going and the wiring's not the tidiest. Chances are that got damaged then they fixed the hole in the floor nearby.
I seem to recall Steve telling me about robbing a pump from one of his other cars.
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Called in and had a chat today - bonnet is looking like new in black primer now and I've seen the paint, in a tin, looks good :)
They had the bumpers test fitted and there's some more metalwork to do to make them sit properly at the front. There's another repair on the front crash bar area which looked a bit untidy but I was going to leave it as it would be invisible under the grille.
So another day's work to pull that apart and fix it properly.
Oh and the car's no longer running - looks like maybe fuel pump, probably wiring as it has had a pump put on from a different car to get it going and the wiring's not the tidiest. Chances are that got damaged then they fixed the hole in the floor nearby.
I seem to recall Steve telling me about robbing a pump from one of his other cars.
Start with the fuel pump relay. It should have a fuse in it.
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Rob the fuel pump wiring is dodgy inside by the battery. It's the single black(?) wire twisted to a green(?) wire that runs the pump. Give it a tweak with the ignition on to hear the pump running before trying to crank it over.
It took me quite a while to find it when trying to get the car going originally. It's just old an needs a tidy up.
You should have no trouble with the pump and filter, both new. But yes the pump was designed for a CIS 911 so much the same specs for the time I had the car. There was a good unit on the Coupe GT that I hope you kept!
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Rob the fuel pump wiring is dodgy inside by the battery. It's the single black(?) wire twisted to a green(?) wire that runs the pump. Give it a tweak with the ignition on to hear the pump running before trying to crank it over.
It took me quite a while to find it when trying to get the car going originally. It's just old an needs a tidy up.
You should have no trouble with the pump and filter, both new. But yes the pump was designed for a CIS 911 so much the same specs for the time I had the car. There was a good unit on the Coupe GT that I hope you kept!
Thanks mate. I didn't keep the GT fuel pump and I'm kinda kicking myself about that.
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i may have a spare old old kicking around somewhere if you get stuck?
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i may have a spare old old kicking around somewhere if you get stuck?
Thanks mate. I doubt it's the pump, more likely disturbed wiring.
I went to the garage to do some sorting out of the many quattro parts. It has been a long time since I stripped it and I've forgotten where everything is. It's labelled but not sorted.
But I ended up doing something else. The rear plastic COUPE panel from the quattro has some cracks i it, but the one from the donor GT is much better, so I decided I'd use the GT one, then noticed that the quattro one has a fog light. Swapping it over became a two hour job with a Dremel but it's in there.
Got it cut out then realised the GT one was silvered inside.
(http://drivelife.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Robs-Audi-urquattro-Project-Rusty-0157.jpg)
Red lens glued in
(http://drivelife.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Robs-Audi-urquattro-Project-Rusty-0163.jpg)
Done
(http://drivelife.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Robs-Audi-urquattro-Project-Rusty-0164.jpg)
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That car's the cheapskates way of making a swb.
Thumbs up to your boss.
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I received my strut top tool from Ebay today to take apart the GT struts (and it'll be useful for the quattro. It only fits one strut, bloody nuts are different.
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I received my strut top tool from Ebay today to take apart the GT struts (and it'll be useful for the quattro. It only fits one strut, bloody nuts are different.
O the joys of old cars!
I'm glad it's not just me who stumbles across this sort of thing.
Seems to happen when ever you think it's an easy job..
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Eventually I'll acquire all of the obscure tools and weird sized sockets I need.
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How's the painting coming along?
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They're busy so it's not booked in until 13th April.
More waiting.
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bugger , how much longer do we have to wait.
Mind you, I am following another rebuild thread and that has been running for 7 YEARS although the end is getting nearer and the guy is a perfectionist
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bugger , how much longer do we have to wait.
Mind you, I am following another rebuild thread and that has been running for 7 YEARS although the end is getting nearer and the guy is a perfectionist
Whats the car?
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Whats the car?
Alpine A110
Cost to date about €35,000 but that is still way less than half the cost of just buying one outright and he did buy it from his father for €1.00 after being stored under a tarpulin for 20 years
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Just came across this on one of the urq Facebook groups. Black, bigger spoiler, white 5 spokes. Mmmm...
(http://forum.autoclique.co.nz/attachment.php?attachmentid=4532&d=1460003011)
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I thought you must have been burning the midnight oil😊
Kind of confirms the color choice doesn't it?
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That combo looks tough!
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Looking better:
(http://drivelife.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Audi-Ur-Quattro-0327.jpg)
So hopefully Wed will be cleaning, masking up and primer!
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Apparently they did quite a lot on the car yesterday. Pics are promised.
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We're getting impatient
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YOU'RE getting impatient? :D
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Just came across this on one of the urq Facebook groups. Black, bigger spoiler, white 5 spokes. Mmmm...
(http://forum.autoclique.co.nz/attachment.php?attachmentid=4532&d=1460003011)
Winning
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Just need $2k+ for the Sport replica bonnet
(http://www.ker-innovatec.de/images/stories/virtuemart/product/2184_01.jpg_1.jpg)
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Just need $2k+ for the Sport replica bonnet
(http://www.ker-innovatec.de/images/stories/virtuemart/product/2184_01.jpg_1.jpg)
....and don't leave out the replica sport quattro grill/headlights
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Are the guards and side sills different on that car also? Looks to be a lot more 'pumped' than a stock quattro.
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Are the guards and side sills different on that car also? Looks to be a lot more 'pumped' than a stock quattro.
Its a lwb sport quattro kit on it. Wider gaurds, different bonnet grille headlights bumper spoiler
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Is it just me, but restoring a classic, I believe being true to factory original is the way to protect a collectible.
Anything else devalues the end result, even if it's drop dead gorgeous, which that black beast is!
Think breasts and silicone.....😜
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Is it just me, but restoring a classic, I believe being true to factory original is the way to protect a collectible.
Anything else devalues the end result, even if it's drop dead gorgeous, which that black beast is!
Think breasts and silicone.....😜
I'm 100% with this philosophy.
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Called to look at this week's work at Just Rust. Trying not to be their most annoying customer.
Front bumper fits well now, rear is almost there.
I have a review car next week so I'm going to take a trip to a scrapyard 300km away to pick some bits from the three Coupe GTs they have there.
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Is it just me, but restoring a classic, I believe being true to factory original is the way to protect a collectible.
Anything else devalues the end result, even if it's drop dead gorgeous, which that black beast is!
Think breasts and silicone.....😜
Yeah I agree. I'm making a couple of tweaks to mine, but they are easily reversible.
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Yeah I agree. I'm making a couple of tweaks to mine, but they are easily reversible.
Good one, Rob.
Loving this build thread - don't drop in often, so there's usually some progress ;)
Can't wait to see the finished product! You're going to have to tour VASKers nationwide..
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where are the 3 part cars? smash palace?
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where are the 3 part cars? smash palace?
Yep, two it turns out. A white coupe quattro and a red GT. Well I think it was a GT but it had a few extras, and was packed inside with parts.
(http://drivelife.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Audi-Ur-Quattro-0253.jpg)
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The red one had the wheel that mine would have had from the factory
Also it had some interesting alloys. I could only see three but the fourth is probably around somewhere.
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On my little road trip today I dropped my wheels off with Levin Powder Coaters.
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Standard early Coupe GT5E steering wheel & alloys. Mine (1982) has those.
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Standard early Coupe GT5E steering wheel & alloys. Mine (1982) has those.
Cool. It has the dash with lines across too, which is rare apparently.
Just dropped into Just Rust to drop off the fourth wheel, so it's not sitting on the space saver spare. They said the car is booked in for 3 days' work in two weeks, which should be enough to paint and finish!!
Excite :D
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i rolled into smash place a few months back and they said they didn't have any coupe! LIARS!!!! hahahahhaaha,always keen on a poke a round,will stop by next chance i get to have a look... what side latch did John need for his sunroof again?
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i rolled into smash place a few months back and they said they didn't have any coupe! LIARS!!!! hahahahhaaha,always keen on a poke a round,will stop by next chance i get to have a look... what side latch did John need for his sunroof again?
They're through the workshop and out the back, right in the corner.
I got John a whole sunroof mechanism :)
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Cool. It has the dash with lines across too, which is rare apparently.
I hadn't heard of that, they're on mine. I think they made a few cosmetic changes very early on in the life of the coupe. Being one of the first (built 1981 & first reg new in NZ early 1982) mine has the flat front with four recessed small rectangular headlights which were replaced by the larger flat front single rectangles later that year (for the 1983 model year). This design was replaced again with the larger sloping front rectangles in 1984 (for 1985 model year). Mine also has the large (and vulnerable) indicators fitted in the extreme corners of the front bumpers with a metal guard over them. These were also replaced by Audi when the 4 headlamp design was replaced so are like rocking horse droppings. Am watching some on Ebay, but they are copies and are Ł140 ($300) a pair so will continue with tape repairs for now!
Am not sure, but think it was at this second facelift where the dash was changed (from flat rocker switches to cylindrical rotating), and where the standard alloy pattern changed to the more common thin multi-spoke design.
Am guessing (but have always assumed) that after the Coupe was introduced and sales took off Audi very quickly began to use more bits which were common to the Audi 80 on them wherever possible to keep the cost down, as opposed to the early examples which were using trim bits off the much higher priced lower volume quattro.
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i had a nosey back in feb and the two audi coupes were still there.
watch where you tread, there's sheep poo everywhere !
(http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w414/schattenblau/CameraZOOM-20160219150654450_zps06oyv4hs.jpg)
(http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w414/schattenblau/CameraZOOM-20160219145924298_zpsndzngrj8.jpg)
(http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w414/schattenblau/CameraZOOM-20160219150006607_zps8xcxltdl.jpg)
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Didn't notice the sheep poo, it must have dried in the sun :)
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oooooh sheep poo. I went to a wreckers here in Melbourne a few months back and there was a redback on the front strut......I'd take sheep poo any day.
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Steve, Rusty's previous owner called and dropped off this for me. Inspiration :D
(http://drivelife.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Audi-Ur-Quattro-3872.jpg)
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How cool would it be to replicate those decals and livery? I know you love stickersRob! ;)
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How cool would it be to replicate those decals and livery? I know you love stickersRob! ;)
Not thinking about that :D
Maybe temporary ones for a future Gumboot Rally or something.
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So close but still no paint! Waiting, impatiently.
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I know you did tell them it wasn't urgent right at the start but this is stretching things out a bit, even for tradespeople.
Not wanting to discourage you, but I have heard of people waiting for years on jobs that weren't 'urgent'
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They keep telling me they want it gone, as they already have a rusty VW bus waiting in the shop and a Daimler lined up after that.
PJ has been taking too much time trying to get the bumpers perfect, as they have warped with age. I told him they look great now and please make it painted very soon!
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They keep telling me they want it gone, as they already have a rusty VW bus waiting in the shop and a Daimler lined up after that.
PJ has been taking too much time trying to get the bumpers perfect, as they have warped with age. I told him they look great now and please make it painted very soon!
Is it the bumper holding it up or are they still doing a few tiny little jobs on it to make it perfect?
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Is it the bumper holding it up or are they still doing a few tiny little jobs on it to make it perfect?
Mainly the bumpers - getting them sitting right, and a couple of small jobs like new holes for the sunroof drain tubes.
But that's all done, just need to get them to set a date to paint it :D
Oh and I didn't realise until now that my boot is fiberglass, not metal.
But it still has Waxoyl rust protector sprayed inside!
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Woot, we have a date. Well, I hope. Car is booked for the full week of May 30th. Assuming they work on it for the whole week it really should be done and finished.
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Good news hopefully
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Seen this Rob?
Pretty cool restoration not original but looks great project.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPi8jTNLu4g
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Seen this Rob?
Pretty cool restoration not original but looks great project.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPi8jTNLu4g
Wow that transformed somewhat!
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My wheels are done at the powder coater's - should have them back Saturday morning so I'll take some pics :D
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Just need the car now :laugh:
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Tell me about it. Trying to be patient.
I'm doing better than a guy on the urq GB Facebook group. His car was at a bodyshop, in primer, two years ago and for some reason he's still waiting to get it back, and now it's not even there. Not a good situation!
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Got my wheels back. They are going to look EPIC.
(http://drivelife.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Robs-Audi-urquattro-Project-Rusty-4010.jpg)
(http://drivelife.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Robs-Audi-urquattro-Project-Rusty-4076.jpg)
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Nice are you planning to run center caps.
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I think they look better with out center caps 8)
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Awesome Rob.
Just one thing, is the face where the wheel mounts to the hub meant to have a metal surface?
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Not sure on the center caps. My feeling is without but we'll see how it looks. Time to buy some locking nuts.
I was thinking the same about the surface where it mates to the hub. Will find out.
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Shouldn't paint the mounting face, may result in balance issues
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Wont affect balance at all, the "theory" is that paint can crush / wear away over time leaving your wheels loose.
Thats why they suggest never painting the mounting face or the lug holes.
Wheels look GREAT by the way, no center caps!
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Awesome, will leave them as they are then :)
I'm looking forward to seeing them in sunlight. And of course on the car.
Where should I look to buy locking wheel nuts? Someone like Hyper?
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I bought a set of genuine locking nuts from ECS Tuning, they come with neat covers for the bolts. They have a large selection of caps if you want extra in different colours etc
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Centre caps look better with the logos in the middle.
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Also, hidden valves FTW.
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Hidden valve is a nice touch even better if you paint it white?
This car is going to look super!
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Centre caps look better with the logos in the middle.
(https://scontent.fakl1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13247862_777771062323192_3078103027083781313_o.jpg)
Agreed, Rob.
They certainly are a brilliant wheel.
Who did the painting? Wouldn't mind refurbing mine.
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Levin Powder Coating did them, they did a great job, and half the quoted cost of painting at the body shop.
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Nice, Rob!
The wheels are looking great.
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I called in to visit again Saturday morning and make some non-too-subtle comments that it's about time it was done, and five days is plenty of time to finish it off, isn't it? etc :)
Will talk to them mid week also.
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We eagerly await the eventual reveal
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Just spoke to them and they have two people doing things on it now.
I said "So it'll be finished by the end of the week won't it?"
She said "Probably, I don't see why not"
That's as close to a commitment as I could get :D
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Sh!t, just looked at page 1. This project has been going for 10 months! Man time flys.
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Sh!t, just looked at page 1. This project has been going for 10 months! Man time flys.
And to think when I bought it I wanted to be driving it in 12 months :D
Ah well, I'll get there!
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And to think when I bought it I wanted to be driving it in 12 months :D
Ah well, I'll get there!
Everything happens at the end, 2 months to go! :laugh:
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When its painted its 90% done, with 90% still to go... ;D
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Patience grasshopper, good things take time and great things take even longer.
Take your time and enjoy the project.
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Apparently it's now all one colour, in 2k primer. Pics were promised :D
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Primer!
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promising, you must be chuffed to see this! 8)
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Very!!
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Next week?
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Hopefully next week.
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Nice.
Looking forward to seeing this in paint.
NeXT update it might be!
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This is actually THE part you don't want to rush, if filler and primers are not left to settle and shrink they will later on and leave sanding marks under the paint!
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Paint and clear will be done tomorrow, then it's a wait over the long weekend before they can get the windows back in, bumpers fitted etc. Excite.
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Called in for a very brief visit this morning and got a couple of phone pics. Excited.
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wow thats looking VERY nice!
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8)
Looking great Rob! Home by this weekend then? :D
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Looking great Rob! Home by this weekend then? :D
That's the plan - need to time a day off work with a car moving truck and some fine weather.
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That is looking good
Nothing like seeing your project painted for the first time
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Thats awesome. I hope FFS is watching this thread ;)
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looks great, black is THE colour.
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Put it on EBAY
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It'll be awesome, you'll see :D
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Lookin' great, Rob!
Your patience makes Job seem like an un-patient thing.....
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Thats awesome. I hope FFS is watching this thread ;)
Absolutely I am Nik! :) Yeehaa, Rob! I can almost hear it howling up SH1 already!
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Apparently it's ready apart from a final cut and polish. But it's going to rain for the next two days so I can't get it transported home until next week. Once again, pics have been promised. But I think I'll be visiting it for a look on Saturday morning :)
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Called for a look today. Couldn't have taken it home today anyway as it's chucking down.
I got to take part of it home.
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Very nice.
I can see that you have some work under the bonnet to get it up to your usual standard if the Skoda is any indication
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Very nice. The spoiler actually works and I would be tempted to stick with the Ronals...
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Very nice. The spoiler actually works and I would be tempted to stick with the Ronals...
I'm happy with the spoiler. Let's see what the Azevs look like on :) The Ronals will always be there as a fallback option.
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Very nice. The spoiler actually works and I would be tempted to stick with the Ronals...
Looking at those photos, I agree, the classic wheels look great.
What size are the rims?
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Originals are 15s, the Azevs are 18s.
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These are 19s
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I think the 18's will be fine
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15x9 Ronals ;)
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I can see where you are going with the Azev's but I am also on the Ronal boat.
Older cars need a bit of rubber showing rather than a rubber band
(https://iedei.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/audi_urquattro_ur_quattro.jpeg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4266042587_92c46c25c8_o.jpg)
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Put rubber on both sets and run whatever you feel like. I personally think the white ones looks awesome.
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I'll certainly keep both sets! Changing things like wheels, and the spoiler are going to split opinions. There will always be the purists who want it put to 100% stock, but it's not going to be truly stock again, the way some things have been changed, like the seats, and the speaker holes.
My plan is to make it look right, and add some mod cons but not in a way that compromises the spirit of the car, it has to be done properly. Anything modern, like an upgraded stereo, will be hidden as much as possible. The Blaupunkt tape deck is going in the dash, for example.
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As I've said before, do what gives you joy. It's your car Rob. It will look great.
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both sets will look great but the white set stands out...there will always be the group that say original is best and yes try both maybe the original in white? but i think your choice is a good choice...
P.S....most people hate my choice but it was my choice and fit the 993turbo package that i got to change was a given....
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Car is coming home tomorrow!!!
Sorry Skoda you no longer sleep in the garage :(
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Great news and they did get it done before Xmas ;D
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Car is coming home tomorrow!!!
Sorry Skoda you no longer sleep in the garage :(
Wooohooo Block party at Rob's!
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As I've said before, do what gives you joy. It's your car Rob. It will look great.
I agree.
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Rusty is home :)
(http://drivelife.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Robs-Audi-urquattro-Project-Rusty-4323.jpg)
(http://drivelife.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Robs-Audi-urquattro-Project-Rusty-4326.jpg)
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Paying the bill hurt, but now the fun part begins.
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Excellent! Now, what's next?
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Excellent! Now, what's next?
Yeah, have you worked out a plan of attack?
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Excellent! Now, what's next?
I've been wandering around the car this afternoon trying to work out what do do first. So I started re-assembling the rear end. Need to remove the lights and seal them properly.
(http://drivelife.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Robs-Audi-urquattro-Project-Rusty-4352.jpg)
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Then some Dynamat happened.
(http://drivelife.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Robs-Audi-urquattro-Project-Rusty-4325.jpg)
(http://drivelife.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Robs-Audi-urquattro-Project-Rusty-4340.jpg)
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You don't hang about!
Whilst you have all the internal access available, I would shoot some protective oil into the channels/blind panels/hollows. POR15 do one called SW2 or there is the Wurth one that has the long hose applicator.
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dubstar is correct, get sum rust proofing into it NOW! Gold Seal is pretty good. But what ever you use do it now. If you have a compressor find a panel shop that uses Gold Seal, see if you can buy about 4 litres and borrow the applicator gun. The applicator has a long nylon tube to get right in cavities.
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dubstar is correct, get sum rust proofing into it NOW! Gold Seal is pretty good. But what ever you use do it now. If you have a compressor find a panel shop that uses Gold Seal, see if you can buy about 4 litres and borrow the applicator gun. The applicator has a long nylon tube to get right in cavities.
Seems like great advice. Your chassis has already proved it's not galvanised....
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I have some protective stuff, I'll definitely spray some in the crevices.
I didn't get as much time as I wanted to on my day off work today, but I got the door handles re-fitted, makes it a lot easier to get in now. :D Of course it took ages, I couldn't get the first one working properly, until I realised a small but critical bit was missing, so I had to dig out the spare one from the GT, then it was all good.
I had to remove the front bumper to re-fit the fog lights and indicators.
(http://drivelife.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Robs-Audi-urquattro-Project-Rusty-4347.jpg)
It took ages to get it re-fitted and it was too dark to take a decent pic.
There are cat paw prints on it already, grr.
Also I need to work out how to get all this sticky stuff off. I wish I'd thought about it when the window was out.
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To remove the high stop sticker you could try Prepsol or maybe the citrus based De-Sol-It, may have to let it soak to soften.
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I have some De-Solv-It. I'm a bit concerned about damaging the heated rear window. I suspect it will take some time and patience to remove.
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I've used a hair dryer and IPA to good effect to get sticky off the paintwork
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If its on the glass, you just need acetone (borrow your wifes nail varnish remover!) and don't get it on the paint...
Otherwise I have removed stubborn stickers in the past using a razorblade/Stanley knife blade, but as you say need to be careful around the RWH
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Re-fitted the front lights. Mostly because it's nicer to look at. They'll have to come out again to sort the wiring out. There are spare wires too.
(http://drivelife.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Robs-Audi-urquattro-Project-Rusty-4349.jpg)
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The grey bulb holder on the other light disintegrated so I need to find a new one.
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Hmm, part number is 855941669, which looks like this:
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jSzYn5TGd3c/TtG3stVz-yI/AAAAAAAAGdc/HJb0TmsgZ7w/s640/ecode_city_light_bulb_holder_855941669_back.JPG)
So the one I have isn't original. I wonder what it's from.
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Door handle looks like a mk1 vw one...?
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Door handle looks like a mk1 vw one...?
I think it's identical to a Mk2 Golf one, maybe Mk1 as well?
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Dammit. Didn't notice this before. And the spare from the donor car is wobbly. Hopefully I can make one good one out of the two.
(http://drivelife.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Robs-Audi-urquattro-Project-Rusty-4351.jpg)
I bought a rear plate frame with a reversing camera built in but I had to cut it down to fit. The screen is in the rear view mirror.
Adding some mod cons in as subtle a way as possible.
(http://drivelife.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Robs-Audi-urquattro-Project-Rusty-4352.jpg)
(http://drivelife.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Robs-Audi-urquattro-Project-Rusty-4354-1.jpg)
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Hey Rob that white bulb holder looks like a MK2 golf front park light bulb holder. The grey one looks like it could be from a Japanese car or from Narva.
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Hey Rob that white bulb holder looks like a MK2 golf front park light bulb holder. The grey one looks like it could be from a Japanese car or from Narva.
Awesome thanks for that, this looks like it might do the trick
http://www.partzonline.co.nz/globe-wedge-holder-pack-49812bl-p-21650.html
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I probably have a bulb holder you can have....
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I probably have a bulb holder you can have....
Thanks mate. I ordered a couple from the above link. Will let you know if they don't fit. I still have that centre vent for you too.
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i'll have to come over for a visit...
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You should!
I pulled the heated seat wiring out last night. Now it looks much less daunting. Haha.
(http://forum.autoclique.co.nz/attachment.php?attachmentid=4581&d=1466462278)
(http://forum.autoclique.co.nz/attachment.php?attachmentid=4582&d=1466462283)
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Now that's progress.....only another gazillion to go!
:o
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Great progress Rob, you could always see Lane if you needed MK2 stuff.
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Thanks to VASK member td19 I now have two excellent condition wing mirrors. Thanks Tony for the contribution to Project Rusty, I really appreciate it, and the little extra you included too!
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Looking good Rob, should be ready for those long summer cruises! 8)
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Coming together nicely.
I'm looking forward to the big reveal when it is wheeled outdoors
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Great stuff Rob!
So worth it.
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Your focus and progress is outstanding Rob.
I've been thinking of a drive to Welly for some time now and seeing your hard work first hand could be a damn good reason to "fire up the quattro"
Maybe I'll have some others to join in too???
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I could be tempted .....
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I could be tempted .....
ditto if dates around work allow
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I'm loving this idea. Imagine a row of four quattros in my drive :D
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What a great start to a Saturday morning, a cuppa tea and my quattro to work on.
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Some tidying was done of the driver's side wiring.
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I couldn't face any more of the tangle under the dash so I started installing the loom for the new central locking.
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It's almost long enough.
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And I got the boot opening actuator installed. There happened to be two holes in the perfect spot.
It's all wired in with the relay in place, but I haven't worked out the fuse box connections yet so no live :D
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I'm loving this idea. Imagine a row of four quattros in my drive :D
I'd love to make it 5 if the date works....
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John Stone, any thoughts on when you might do your run to Wellington?
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Have no set timeframe at the moment - we are getting to the time of year where the weather is unsettled and even though the quattro will drive up a ski jump (apparently) I'm thinking August/September could be a go. One issue that really needs to be fixed is getting the wiper motor renovated ::)
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I could come down in the RS2 dependent on work.
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I could come down in the RS2 dependent on work.
Sounds cool, - Rob you better start coning off the street!
Have no set timeframe at the moment - we are getting to the time of year where the weather is unsettled and even though the quattro will drive up a ski jump (apparently) I'm thinking August/September could be a go. One issue that really needs to be fixed is getting the wiper motor renovated ::)
No snow on skijumps at the moment anyway, but wipers definitely needed. Asking as I want to book my car in to get the cambelt and hydraulic lifters done, plus several other bits and bizzos, which Qualitat advise can be next week. If you were thinking to go next week I'd delay to join the run 😊
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(....standing on the roadside with thumb out... :) ) With DSLR in hand.
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I got the passenger side locking actuator in. Went to do the driver's side one and the part that connects the lock to the mechanism was missing. No idea where I put it, so I pulled one out of the GT spare door, but it was a bit rusty.
So I made a replacement out of one of the spare bits from the locking kit. It took a few more revisions before it worked.
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awesome,loving this can do attitude,shudder to think what my doors innards look like....nice one man...think i may be free on sat at this stage,you around?
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I'm sensing an awesome qEvent
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awesome,loving this can do attitude,shudder to think what my doors innards look like....nice one man...think i may be free on sat at this stage,you around?
Yep, should be. Just text me or FB message to make sure I'm home.
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will do rob
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(....standing on the roadside with thumb out... :) ) With DSLR in hand.
Hey Wilco,- if I get away without the family you're welcome to jump aboard with me
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Hey Wilco,- if I get away without the family you're welcome to jump aboard with me
gold
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Wow, look at this wreck, sold for over GBP 8 grand!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDI-SPORT-UR-QUATTRO-COUPE-BARN-FIND-RESTORATION-PROJECT-RAREST-CLASSIC-/272283463883?hash=item3f655bf0cb%3Ag%3Ah5QAAOSwnNBXalpC&nma=true&si=q5p0BUICZCmO9p3Rb72tyg7siF0%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
My non-wreck now has the central locking actuators all wired and fitted. Then I distracted myself from the wiring by re-fitting some of the external trim, then swearing copiously at the rear window trims.
No matter how much lube I used I could only get the stiff rod halfway into the crevice.
Sorry.
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Too much information :o
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8 thousand pounds for that junker,poor thing....
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A bit of scrubbing with CarPro interior cleaner and the C pillar trims were ready to re-fit.
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A bit more work needed to get them right, and those seatbelts look rough, must see what I can do with them
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Got one of the sunroof drains in too.
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After nearly three hours of mucking about I got the other sunroof drain in place. I used a coathanger to get a small string in there, used that to pull through a rope, then used that to pull the pipe.
It looks a bit squished on the photo, will check that out.
I'm just about ready to get the head liner installed now, then the sunroof can go in.
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What sort of hose are you using and where can I get some Rob?
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It's just clear plastic water hose from Bunnings. 13mm id. $3.59 a metre.
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More scrubbing.
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After
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And it's in!
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Those have cleaned up very well.
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Wow, nice, and I didn't realise that lining was a firm panel.
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Sunroof is in place. It's not quite closing properly so some adjustment is needed, but it works.
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Did a couple of other small jobs
Aerial installed
Wiper motor in place. I'm missing one of the rubber washers for under the bolts, no idea where to find one. Any ideas? It's 53mm across, and maybe 0.5mm thick.
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Rear wiper motor installed and parcel shelf in. One of the speaker grilles has gone missing in my storage area, must have fallen down the back of something, it'll turn up.
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It's just clear plastic water hose from Bunnings. 13mm id. $3.59 a metre.
Great source of OEM parts, Rob :)
Keep it up - still loving this build!
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Looking good Rob. Do the C pillar covers pull tight after installing the rest of the trim?
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Looking good Rob. Do the C pillar covers pull tight after installing the rest of the trim?
No they still need sorting out.
Amusingly I noticed one of my seatbelts has a label on it that reads "Geniune Volvo part"
It has been a year since I bought the ur.
http://drivelife.co.nz/2016/07/project-rusty-robs-audi-ur-quattro-part-17-one-year-on/
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Happy Anniversary Rob!
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My wife and daughter went to Disney On Ice, so I went to the garage :)
I re-fitted the dash.
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Wipers are on after a trip to the plumbing shop for a rubber washer.
I tested all of the dash illumination and warning light bulbs. One was blown, two were missing.
Then got the stalks and dash in place
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One of the light switches looked a bit worrying. Fortunately the one from the GT was fine.
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The dash surround needed some work, and some glue, to get the switches in place so while that was setting I fitted the front windows.
The brackets are solid but had surface rust, so I cleaned them up and painted them.
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I really should re-fit the battery and start testing this stuff.
Still finding little things to sort out, like the curiously large number of holes leading from the scuttle tray to the cabin.
Also looking at the state of the seatbelts I'm thinking of binning them and buying brand new. Both for looks and safety.
The only think that might make it tricky is that the universal ones all have an eye for a bolt at the bottom, and the quattro ones loop around a metal slidey bar.
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There are companies that will 're web' seatbelts so that you keep the original look, but new/safer webbing
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Progressing well
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I have a feeling this will need to come off again at some point. but for now it's in place.
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I have a feeling this will need to come off again at some point. but for now it's in place.
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Looks like you're ready to take it out for a spin!
Can't wait to see this thing (and sad about the mighty Skoda :( )
:D
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Good work Rob :) I'm thinking Red Seat Belts 8)
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Good work Rob :) I'm thinking Red Seat Belts 8)
I went for black. Too much red would be bad, even though I love red belts.
Pulled the carpets out for a look and they're worse than I realised. Apologies for the bad photo.
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Going to get a local upholsterer to make me a new set.
I couldn't wait any longer to add this sticker :D
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All the lights that currently work
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Must be finished ;D
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Must be finished ;D
There's only so long I can resist before sticking a sticker on.
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Pulled the carpets out for a look and they're worse than I realised. Apologies for the bad photo.
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Going to get a local upholsterer to make me a new set.
Let me know how you get on - my driver's side carpet is toast. If they do a good job I'll get them to do mine too. The RR 20V floorpan is different to the WR and MB one unfortunately...
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http://www.carcarpets.co.uk/audi-quattro---20v-2-door-carpet-set-1989-to-1991---blenheim-range-61757-p.asp
Brexit makes it cheap
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http://www.carcarpets.co.uk/audi-quattro---20v-2-door-carpet-set-1989-to-1991---blenheim-range-61757-p.asp
Brexit makes it cheap
Cheaper at least. But I'd rather get it done locally and guarantee fit. Plus get a local warranty. There's a place in Tawa called Kohl Road and Custom who have been around a while and do good work. They were talking about $650 ish to do all carpets including boot.
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The freight on a set of carpets would destroy the 'bargain' UK price being both bulky and heavy
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Cheaper at least. But I'd rather get it done locally and guarantee fit. Plus get a local warranty. There's a place in Tawa called Kohl Road and Custom who have been around a while and do good work. They were talking about $650 ish to do all carpets including boot.
Let me know how you get on with the local re-make, Rob.
$650 sounds pretty good. The 20V floorpan is different to the MB and WR (as I discovered when I bought a set of mats from the UK!!)
My driver's carpet is toast.
Edit: just read my earlier post - seems I've repeated myself, but I'll leave it here - #seniormoment
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Will let you know. I have a few more things to do before. I'd like to get the car driveable to get it down there.
Got the seatbelts on Friday so I decided to fit them today. I had to cut new holes in the rear shelf so they'd work properly - wondering if the GT had different holes to the quattro. I binned my original parcel shelf as it had big oval speaker holes in it, and this one was in way better condition. I thought they were identical, but apparently not.
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The rear belts it came with - one is a Volvo one but looks identical to the other which has a VAG part number.
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I took the tail lights out and put the seals in - not something to forget :)
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I have working rear lights.
Brake lights, reverse, fogs and indicators don't appear to work though.
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A lot of NZ cars do not have working indicators :laugh:
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Need the ignition on for those other lights to work, so a completely different circuit to the tail lights. Did you try the hazard lights?
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A lot of NZ cars do not have working indicators :laugh:
True!
Need the ignition on for those other lights to work, so a completely different circuit to the tail lights. Did you try the hazard lights?
That would explain it, I was too lazy to go back into the house and get the key.
I think the hazard relay is buggered - turn them on and I just get a buzzing noise. Haven't investigated that yet.
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A lot of NZ cars do not have working indicators :laugh:
Mostly BMWs....hey they always have right-of-way.
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Tried again with the keys in. I get more tail lights, indicators light up but don't flash, need to check the relay.
Reverse lights and brake lights need sorting out.
And now the fuel pump isn't working and I need to move the car in a few days for new insulation to go in under the house :D
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Tried again with the keys in. I get more tail lights, indicators light up but don't flash, need to check the relay.
Reverse lights and brake lights need sorting out.
And now the fuel pump isn't working and I need to move the car in a few days for new insulation to go in under the house :D
Your indicator issue could be the hazard light switch rather than the relay.
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I have a spare, will try it. I should have a spare relay too.
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Rob, how does your wife take the project?
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Rob, how does your wife take the project?
She tolerates it :) Mainly because she knows how much I love these cars.
She has realised how much it has cost so far though so now she's taking the "La la la not listening " approach to the budget.
Tempted to do that myself.
I ordered a set of tyres for the 18s from the local Bridgestone, as they have the monthly 30% off for buying four sale :)
Turned up this morning with the wheels and they said "Oh sorry we meant to call, they're on back order, no ETA."
Ah well I can wait. These wheel boxes have been in and out of the garage so many times!
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what tyres did you order rob ?
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what tyres did you order rob ?
If I could get them they were Bridgestone MY02s. 215/40R18.
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Take the opportunity to save for something a bit more special for the mighty q
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Direzza Z2 Starspecs, 'nuff said. 8)
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Rob your electrical stuff not quite working properly could be as simple as poor earth connections somewhere given there is now paint where previously was rust. But you will have thought of that eh... :) Especially the hazards..
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Rob your electrical stuff not quite working properly could be as simple as poor earth connections somewhere given there is now paint where previously was rust. But you will have thought of that eh... :) Especially the hazards..
Yeah the thought had occurred. That's why I made a new earth connection to the rear lights from an earth point. It's going to be a matter of taking the time to check and trace everything.
I have four days to get it to start again so I can move it out of the way for the house insulation installers.
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Well the dash no longer flickers since I ran a new earth to the rear lights!
I re-fitted the door card on the driver's side after testing the window. I even got my daughter to help scrub it clean!
Back to the starting - I fixed the fuel pump - just a dodgy wire joint to the pump.
Still no start though.
Checked the wiring as best I could, looks okay I think. I even tried adding back the dodgy looking loop in the ignition wiring, no joy.
Tried the spare starter switch from the GT. Nope.
Found two blown fuses, changed them, no apparent difference.
But now the radiator fan runs all the time the ignition is on!
Two days to go!
Charging battery again just in case it's that. If not it might be time to investigate the starter itself.
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And now the fuel pump isn't working and I need to move the car in a few days for new insulation to go in under the house :D
Back to the starting - I fixed the fuel pump - just a dodgy wire joint to the pump.
Still no start though.
Checked the wiring as best I could, looks okay I think. I even tried adding back the dodgy looking loop in the ignition wiring, no joy.
Tried the spare starter switch from the GT. Nope.
Found two blown fuses, changed them, no apparent difference.
But now the radiator fan runs all the time the ignition is on!
Two days to go!
Charging battery again just in case it's that. If not it might be time to investigate the starter itself.
Think I'm missing some script here in order to understand your plight.. The engine won't fire during cranking hence the fuel pump wiring diagnosis or the engine won't turn over on the starter hence the ignition switch swap and battery flat scenario..
Where are you at exactly? Fuel pump circuit or starter circuit delema as the two are independent.
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Think I'm missing some script here in order to understand your plight.. The engine won't fire during cranking hence the fuel pump wiring diagnosis or the engine won't turn over on the starter hence the ignition switch swap and battery flat scenario..
Where are you at exactly? Fuel pump circuit or starter circuit delema as the two are independent.
It doesn't crank at all. Not a sausage from the starter motor.
Thinking of running a temporary wire bypassing the lot just to the starter as a work around so I can move the car this one time. I need it running as my drive is sloped on a bend, and carport is up a steep slope, so it wouldn't be safe or practical to push it.
Will have a better look tonight.
Fuel pump was a separate issue. :)
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When the circuitry has been through a major upheaval, particularly in your case with the removal of spurious additions made over the years I always think that it pays to check each circuit seperately with a multimeter to ensure continuity and also to check for potential short circuits
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Yeah I think you're right, I need to start pulling that mess apart and properly tracing everything. It'll probably be quicker in the longer run.
I was kinda hoping to test everything and hopefully leave some of it alone.
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To test starter you can probably just run a jumper lead from your battery to the positive terminal on your starter it should crank and with the ignition turned on should start up?
I'm not sure so get someone else to confirm that it won't fry any thing
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To test starter you can probably just run a jumper lead from your battery to the positive terminal on your starter it should crank and with the ignition turned on should start up?
I'm not sure so get someone else to confirm that it won't fry any thing
This is what I'm thinking of doing to get it movable for Wednesday. Couple of 15 amp cables should do it.
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In other news, a cat has peed on my spare driver's seat. It smells. :(
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In other news, a cat has peed on my spare driver's seat. It smells. :(
I believe white vinegar will fix that.
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In other news, a cat has peed on my spare driver's seat. It smells. :(
Obviously a stray ,your lovable little companion wouldn't have done that. Where is Gareth Morgan when he is wanted!!
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I believe white vinegar will fix that.
Sunlight Soap is good too.
Obviously a stray ,your lovable little companion wouldn't have done that. Where is Gareth Morgan when he is wanted!!
Can't be any of our well behaved angel cats. Yeah right!
Also this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFekwIZFHVU
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it's alive !!!
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It was just a factory connector behind the headlight that had somehow come apart!
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It was just a factory connector behind the headlight that had somehow come apart!
Must be those damn cats tinkering with your wires
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The little buggers!
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I drove Rusty for about 50m around the drive today. Made me happy.
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Should have taken a video Rob!
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Great feeling, the first drive (even if only a few meters) after putting a car back together.
Not wanting to be picky but I noticed in the background, that there is the opportunity for a little yard tidying when you have a 'down' moment from car assembly ;D
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Should have taken a video Rob!
I thought about it, but I had four cars to shuffle around and I couldn't be bothered videoing as well :D
Great feeling, the first drive (even if only a few meters) after putting a car back together.
Not wanting to be picky but I noticed in the background, that there is the opportunity for a little yard tidying when you have a 'down' moment from car assembly ;D
It's in a terrible state. For some reason when I walk into the garage to get the line trimmer out I always get distracted by the black car that's in bits in there.
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Passenger side window regulator, that's why it isn't working. Going to look around for someone local who can repair it.
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Whoa, that is chewed up :o
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Check out eBay.co.uk.
My wire let go and I bout the whole lifter assembly including motor for 132ukp plus 37ukp shipping. 2nd hand of course.
A cheaper local repair might suit too of course.
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This looks interesting.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301824746907?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Got some wheel centre badges.
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Did some scrubbing of the driver's seat.
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CarPro interior cleaner vs. Chemical Guys leather cleaner
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It's far from clean but it looks much better.
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It took me ages to get the seat in place, then I realised the new seatbelt was stopping it from going in. So there's some modification to do there.
Tempted to drive it down to Kohl before I do much more, and get the carpet made.
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Nice. What's the Carpro cleaner worth?
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Nice. What's the Carpro cleaner worth?
$30
http://detaildepot.co.nz/product/carpro-inside-dedicated-leather-car-interior-cleaner-500ml/
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Tempted to drive it down to Kohl before I do much more, and get the carpet made.
This sounds very much like an excuse to go for a drive in it.................by the long way round too, no doubt ;D
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Via the petrol station.
Better get the brake lights and indicators working first.
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Better get the brake lights and indicators working first.
why bother? most cars don't have working indicators and lights anyway :laugh: :laugh:
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why bother? most cars don't have working indicators and lights anyway :laugh: :laugh:
He's not driving a BMW.....
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Modern Audi is the new BMW
>:D
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Modern Audi is the new BMW
>:D
I agree.
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Modern Audi is the new BMW
>:D
What's the cutoff year? >:D
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you're excused, as is rob's mighty ur.
8)
any audi since the introduction of haldex would be modern.
;D
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Whew!! That c u next tuesdays me out too!!
Oops.... *counts
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Hey there's a VASK autocorrecter in action - it changed my four letter word to something more polite!!
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When I fitted the driver's seat I found out that the new seatbelt rubbed as the seat moved. I tried the various brackets that came with the kit but wasn't happy with it, so I popped the new one apart and was happy to find that it bolts together. Next job was to drill out the rivet holding the original one, trim the metal very slightly and attach the new head to the old bracket.
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Painted the seatbelt thingy and fitted it back to the seat, it works :D
Then I decided to jack up the car and have a look around under the engine.
The bushes are all buggered...
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Good news! I drained and re-filled the power steering fluid, and fired up the quattro. It seems to have cured that horrible buzzing noise from the pump. Yay!
I'm now trying to decide what to do next. Tempted to work on the brake lights and indicators then drive it down the road to get a carpet made.
I like the idea of getting the interior all done. It'd help with some of the wiring too, having somewhere to connect it to in the centre console.
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Getting the interior up to scratch would certainly give you a feeling of getting somewhere.
Bushes and stuff like that can be done anytime
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Yep, need to get that passenger window sorted then it's carpet time I think.
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Booked in for next Monday for shiny new carpets!
Let's hope it's not raining as I still have no passenger window.
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Nothing a rubbish bag and some tape can't solve in the short term
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Booked in for next Monday for shiny new carpets!
Let's hope it's not raining as I still have no passenger window.
You can just get genuine Audi cling wrap
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Either of those will work! :D
My new window regulator has arrived at the dad forwarding service, hopefully he's posted it on by now.
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Woot!
Just drove my quattro for the first time :) Got into third gear briefly. Speedo reads zero all the time. Steering still noisy. It got a bit damp in the rain and has no passenger window at the moment.
But the best bit is it beeps the horn randomly. Must be the slip ring I modified on the new wheel. Not the best when you're trying to be incognito in a car that's not road legal. But funny :)
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LOL at random horn :laugh:
Just announcing that you're around hahahaha.
Looks really good Rob, getting close now!
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LOL at random horn :laugh:
Just announcing that you're around hahahaha.
Looks really good Rob, getting close now!
Well, closeish. I suspect getting the wiring properly sorted will not be easy!
At least the nights are lighter and getting warmer, I'll be more motivated to get out in the garage. :D
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Looks good!
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Plates looking good Rob, look so much better on your Black Car than my White one.
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LOL at random horn :laugh:
Just announcing that you're around hahahaha.
Looks really good Rob, getting close now!
Announcing no reg and no wof? Hehe
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Looks great, finished or not
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Announcing no reg and no wof? Hehe
Yeah it's like the car is trying to report me!
It was on its way to a workshop for remedial work so....
:)
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:D
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Beauty! 8)
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I just booked my Duster in at the Kohl's for a new headliner and had a chance to admire your quattro.
What an awesome car and full credit to the work your a doing, it will be stunning when finished.
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How awesome does this look? New custom carpets made and fitted by Kohl Rod & Custom Ltd. They've done a fantastic job.
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I just booked my Duster in at the Kohl's for a new headliner and had a chance to admire your quattro.
What an awesome car and full credit to the work your a doing, it will be stunning when finished.
Thankyou :) They said you rather liked old Rusty!
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Brilliant! - they even built in a scuff pad under the pedals.
Looks great, Rob!
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another quattro article
http://www.classicandsportscar.com/news/general-classic-car-news/legendary-audi-quattro-1950s-sporting-coup%C3%A9s-and-concours-winning-clou
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Looks amazing. Good work
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Kohl Rod & Custom have covered the centre console to match the carpets. Can't wait to get it installed and start re-fitting some stuff properly.
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Looks like they made a nice job of that
I'm really looking forward to the 'big reveal' but I guess we will have to be patient for a while yet
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Old vs. new window regulators. The new one bolts straight in but the holes to bolt the window to the new one are not in the same place. Some modification required.
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Old vs. new window regulators. The new one bolts straight in but the holes to bolt the window to the new one are not in the same place. Some modification required.
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The one I got was identical to the one on the right. Is that your original one?
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Yes the new one is a new remanufactured part. Supposed to be direct fit built not 100 % it turns out.
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Little things...
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The window regulator is finally in. Really stiff going up though. Something needs lubricating or adjusting. Will work it out.
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Grabbed half an hour in the garage so I ignored the sticking window and re-fitted the vents and centre console. I'm going to have to stop putting off that wiring soon.
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Nice build! I haven't read through all 52 pages, but does it have the original 197bhp engine and if so are you keeping that or upgrading to a later model engine?
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Nice build! I haven't read through all 52 pages, but does it have the original 197bhp engine and if so are you keeping that or upgrading to a later model engine?
Thanks :)
Yes the engine is all original as far as I know. I plan on cleaning it up and keeping it stock, for the foreseeable future at least.
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Popped down to find a piece of paper on my garage bench. Got distracted and fitted some trim.
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Looking good.
That trim has scrubbed up very well
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Next job, get the pipes reconnected to the diff lock switch in the right order.
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Went for a bit of quattro therapy time and started on the wiring.
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It's such an epic tangle with wires crossing and going from one bundle to another that I've given up on the idea of making it look neat. I've un-knotted it as much as I can. It'll be hidden away anyway. So as long as it works and is safe, that's my goal!
I was intending to sort out the diff lock switch but all the guides say I should have a red pipe and I don't. So another thing that has been altered or replaced.
Also the diagram I have doesn't actually say which pipe goes in which hole. I just found this, which should help a lot along with the diagrams.
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Out of the garage for a little bit. Apologies for mucky paint. Holding out until I'm ready for Finer Details NZ to clean and make it look awesome.
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Dropped the Azevs off with Chris from Finer Details so he can coat them with CQuartz protective coating. Then I need to get some tyres.
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Not sure this should be tolerated...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_OSxwW8V1E
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Catchup article for the last month
http://drivelife.co.nz/2016/10/project-rusty-robs-audi-ur-quattro-part-20-carpets/
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Not sure this should be tolerated...
It doesn't change as they get older Rob
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That's some serious downforce there FFS! :)
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That's some serious downforce there FFS! :)
Maybe borrowed Robs rear wing? ;)
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That's some serious downforce there FFS! :)
Lol, I hadn't noticed that! An optical illusion I assure you, but I'm pretty sure Brianna does like to scare me when she can.
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Not sure this should be tolerated...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_OSxwW8V1E
At least you know who to leave the car to in your will!
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Hi Rob
Just a Quick Q ; those seats look great -what have you used on them to recondition the leather?
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Hi Rob
Just a Quick Q ; those seats look great -what have you used on them to recondition the leather?
I used CarPro Inside and Leather cleaner. It's excellent stuff.
http://detaildepot.co.nz/product/carpro-inside-dedicated-leather-car-interior-cleaner-500ml/
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I created a bit of a problem with the sun visors when I fitted the bigger rear view mirror which contains the screen for the reversing camera. So I asked Kohl Rod & Custom Ltd to modify the visors from the GT donor car, reshaping and re-covering them. They did a lovely job. Problem solved.
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Reverse, tail and brake lights working.
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Rubbish adhesive supplied with my centre brake light, it fell off as soon as the car moved. Need to make up some sort of bracket for it.
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Also Kohl re-covered this bit so I screwed it back on.
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I also started sorting out some power bits for the remote locking. Got it connected to permanent live and the remote locking works. Well the passenger side does, driver's door does nothing and that's the one I've got all the covers fully fitted on. I bet a wire is disconnected.
Boot unlock also does nothing, need to check that.
Traced the right cables for the immobiliser module, just need to wire it in now.
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Finally I have tyres!!
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I even have a Skoda this week to carry them in.
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Chris at Finer Details has coated the wheels in Carpro CQuartz DLUX and CQuartz Finest to give them maximum protection from brake dust and dirt. Pics soon. They feel sooo smooth.
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I thought it only had 4 wheels!!!!
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I thought it only had 4 wheels!!!!
I knew someone would say that :)
I'm only buying four of them.
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what tyres are going on Rob ?
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I went for Bridgestone MY02s - there don't seem to be that many available in this size, and the Bridgestones were a good price too :)
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I created a bit of a problem with the sun visors when I fitted the bigger rear view mirror which contains the screen for the reversing camera. So I asked Kohl Rod & Custom Ltd to modify the visors from the GT donor car, reshaping and re-covering them. They did a lovely job. Problem solved.
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Now THAT is cool. Nice job.
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So excited! :)
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Yes!!
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Very tempted to get some tyre lettering. Too much?
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https://www.tyretattz.com.au/collections/tyre-brands/products/word-bridgestone
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Very tempted to get some tyre lettering. Too much?
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Bit too low profile for lettering in my opinion; what about a discreet decal on the rim of the wheel?
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Before the tyres went on, my wheels were coated with CarPro CQuartz DLUX and CQuartz Finest by Finer Details NZ.
They feel smooooth.
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I forgot to check the wheel bolts. Will need to buy new ones as the stock ones are a different shape. Doh.
This wheel looks awesome in place :D
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Nice, fits the wheel arch very well
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Looks nice, just need some bigger brakes now
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Looks nice, just need some bigger brakes now
I'll get to that eventually :)
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Looks great!
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Hello Rob
Not sure if you are aware of this but on facebook there is a 'classic-audi' UK based group.
They uploaded a link in the last couple of days about the Audi Legende 2016 quattro meet with hundreds of photos.
Lots of cool photos there.
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Hello Rob
Not sure if you are aware of this but on facebook there is a 'classic-audi' UK based group.
They uploaded a link in the last couple of days about the Audi Legende 2016 quattro meet with hundreds of photos.
Lots of cool photos there.
https://www.facebook.com/peter.quattrolegende/media_set?set=a.1140911205954649.1073741865.100001073417397&type=3
Browsing now, cheers :)
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Those wheels look great, getting pretty close now by the looks of it.
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Will we see it at the next meet Rob?
We should have one in the next couple of weeks...
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It's not going to be road legal by then :D
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Another link
http://www.quattrolegende.com/
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I spent an hour working on some wiring today, mostly for the alarm/immobiliser. Didn't finish it but it's certainly immobilised as it won't start at all now :D
More to do. Central locking half works, of course the door that doesn't is the one I've put the trims back on. And the boot actuator isn't working either.
I did get the reversing camera fully working, which is cool.
And fitted a replacement handbrake light switch. The original one exploded.
I wish I had more time!
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That could have been expensive. After the earthquake last night and when I went to check the garage I found this. Luckily the tyre hit the paint, and the wheel didn't fall on its face. Phew.
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Crazy to think something can be felt all over the country, certainly shaky here in Christchurch again. Where abouts are you Rob?
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Crazy to think something can be felt all over the country, certainly shaky here in Christchurch again. Where abouts are you Rob?
Wellington.
Today I got the boot carpets installed.
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Need to clean up the nasty hard adhesive off the carpet for the boot lid and buy some appropriate glue to stick it on.
Started on fitting the GPS tracker.
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Found out why my door won't open from outside any more. The metal lever has snapped! Found a brand new one on Ebay for a very reasonable price.
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Garage is flooding a bit. I don't approve of this.
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Great to see the progress with you WR, I check it out every day.
I need the left hand headlight 'body' just the plastic, not the lens or the reflector parts.
The one that is in my RR has 2 broken mounting attachment parts/clips.
Not sure if you would have one from your 'donor' car but I ask you if you can help.
cheers
Richard Townley (snowtyres)
Please email reply to
info@roofcarriersystems.com.au
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if rob doesn't i may have one? i'll look....
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Sorry I don't have one. The donor came with front lights removed.
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Passenger seat scrubbed. Needs more scrubbing but I ran out of cleaning stuff.
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Looks great. Shame I forgot to bolt the seatbelt clip in place, passenger seat has to come back out. It took a lot of jiggling to get in!
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I know from experience how pleasing it is to see the transformation a good scrubbing can achieve
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the tabs on mine are busted too,2 part epoxy ahoy? sorry
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re request for ur lead light body.
found one last night
https://trshop.audi.de/konakart/SelectProd.do;jsessionid=B630F60CC4A06575D5DF70DBCCF05748.tomcat01?prodId=5751&manufacturer=manufacturer&name=HOUSING&model=0001
thanks all for your help in trying to find one for me
cheers
Richard
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I think D-LUX is my new favourite CarPro product.
So impressed at how well this plastic came up, with a single coat. I'll do another coat to get the little bits I missed.
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I wasn't convinced those wheels were going to work so well when you first started talking about them. But they have actually turned out bloody well. Good choice!
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Slowburn popped round the other night and dropped off some pipe for the windscreen washers.
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Ignoring the headlight washers for now.
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They work!
https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRustyquattro/videos/889055274528103/
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Oh yeah...
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Looks brilliant.
The wheels/tyres combination have proven to be an excellent choice
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Very cool!
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Seats looking good in the sun
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I installed a little fuse board for the various devices which need a switched live. And tidied the wiring up a bit. Not much I can do about that massive bundle as it's so tangled together.
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Door seals re-fitted. Terrible pic, sorry!
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Slowburn popped round the other night and dropped off some pipe for the windscreen washers.
I replaced the wind screen washer tubing at the weekend in the RR.
Check if your WR has 2 Small clips near the bonnet 'vents' that will hold the tubing against the bonnet. If they are there thread the tubing through them for a neater installation and then pass the tube through the the reinforcing and exit through the smallest hole next to the hinge bracket. The tube then runs down the top of the mudguard next to the bonnet release cable to the ww pump. (All is then 'hidden')
I hope this helps, I can send some images if you need them
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I replaced the wind screen washer tubing at the weekend in the RR.
Check if your WR has 2 Small clips near the bonnet 'vents' that will hold the tubing against the bonnet. If they are there thread the tubing through them for a neater installation and then pass the tube through the the reinforcing and exit through the smallest hole next to the hinge bracket. The tube then runs down the top of the mudguard next to the bonnet release cable to the ww pump. (All is then 'hidden')
I hope this helps, I can send some images if you need them
Pics would be helpful yes. Pretty sure I don't have those clips.
I realised when I moved it that something is stopping the car from rolling smoothly, most likely a stuck brake caliper.
Other than that I need to fix the passenger window as it's really stiff in the tracks, put the bottom of the dash back together, and sort out the wiring to the headlights which has been re-done to provide better voltage, but the sidelights don't work, headlights seem to be on full beam only and one foglight only works with full beam, the other works with sidelights or headlights.
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Other than that I need to fix the passenger window as it's really stiff in the tracks, put the bottom of the dash back together, and sort out the wiring to the headlights which has been re-done to provide better voltage, but the sidelights don't work, headlights seem to be on full beam only and one foglight only works with full beam, the other works with sidelights or headlights.
Sounds like fun ::)
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Hi Rob if its any consolation or to determine a baseline, all the lights worked okay and correctly. I didn't play with the wiring or relays that (presumably) Richard installed though - just sorted earths and replaced a couple of bulbs I think.
Yes you need good thighs to push it around - the front left brake caliper sticks. Didn't determine whether it was the caliper or a hose. Replacing all hoses was a no-brainer anyway so hadn't worried too much about it. Try new hoses and fluid change first... :)
W.
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Keen to know what you used to adhere the door seals in place.?
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Hi Rob if its any consolation or to determine a baseline, all the lights worked okay and correctly. I didn't play with the wiring or relays that (presumably) Richard installed though - just sorted earths and replaced a couple of bulbs I think.
Yes you need good thighs to push it around - the front left brake caliper sticks. Didn't determine whether it was the caliper or a hose. Replacing all hoses was a no-brainer anyway so hadn't worried too much about it. Try new hoses and fluid change first... :)
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It's probably my plugging-in of wires that has confused things. :D
New hoses are on the list. I have discs and pads ready to change.
Keen to know what you used to adhere the door seals in place.?
I just used double-sided sticky tape, as that's what they were held on with before. Hopefully it will hold!
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I was really happy to receive my shiny brand new passenger door handle yesterday. I thought I'd pop down to the garage for ten minutes and fit it. 90 minutes later...
It looks the same as the old one but the lock barrel is thinner so I can't swap over my old lock. And it doesn't quite line up properly, so it catches. So it'll have to come off again for adjustment. It's never simple is it?
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The definition of frustration right there!
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be patient,nothing ever really fits right
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I bought a new boss for the steering wheel, hoping it would solve my horn-beeping problem, but I have bought the wrong one. Doh. I went back to my modified one and added some screws. Might do the trick.
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Also spent another hour trying to sort out the front lights. I worked out the problem with the fogs, they are correct now. There's a dodgy connection on one main beam light which I need to repair, and the sidelights still aren't right but I'm getting there!
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Also I was happy to have the loom from the donor GT to use to replace a broken headlight connector.
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Sorting electrical gremlins is never easy on an older car as there is so many possibilities of corroded joints etc, even more so if there have been botched mods.
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Lights are working well now, except I still only have full beam, no dipped.
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BMW mode.
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Mystery solved! I plugged in the stalk from the GT and got dipped beam. There's an obvious click when pulling it forward which the quattro one doesn't have. Just need to take the steering wheel off again and either fix mine our swap to the spare.
More little things - alarm and remote locking is working and indicators are connected now.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWAen593-iA
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Okay Wellington, no more quakes for a wile, thanks.
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None of these things look nice.
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In other news, all lights are now working. I swapped the hazard switch for a spare and the hazards work now, but the indicators still don't flash, just come on solid. I traced a few things and found out a few things it isn't :)
Full/dipped beams are working now too.
I've also sorted out the passenger door handle.
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Working on brakes is hard work! Guess which one was stuck on.
List of parts needed is growing. At least one c.v. boot, bump stops. Abs cables maybe, brake lines, and probably hard lines as I think I've damaged one trying to get the brake lines off.
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I'm glad to see you addressing the running gear Rob, often people over look the important stuff and instead concentrate on making it look pretty instead.
All of the bushes, brakes, shocks are no doubt in need of replacement. This will be what makes the car feel and drive how it should, keep up the great work you're doing.
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Thanks, that means a lot coming from you :)
A quick lick of paint and this'll be alright. Right?
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The solid indicators thing sounds like a fused relay. Was a fairly common issue on MK2 golfs
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Feeling a bit disheartened tonight, got some flare spanners for the brake lines, went down to try them and the nuts are so rounded that the spanners won't even go on.
Then I had a look around under the car and as I was thinking it looked to be in a bit of a depressing state I spotted some rust, which when I poked it turned out to be quite a big hole that was somehow missed during the repairs.
I thought I was close to the point where I might be able to drive the car, but it's nowhere near, and the future holds much more spending. Sigh.
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Next steps - carry on stripping out the suspension and brakes, start cleaning thngs up and work out how many more bolts and bushes and parts I need!
Oh and I found someone who can apparently supply replacement OEM ABS looms. Over $600 each and there are four. Pretty sure just the outer insulation is gone so that'll be a repair job :D
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Don't feel too bad Rob, remember the cars is 30 years old!!
If it were me I'd drop the lot, pull all of the susp out and start a fresh. Sure there's parts to be bought but a lot of it will be cleaning and painting which come WOF time will make it all worth it.
Chip away bit by bit you'll get there.
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Don't feel too bad Rob, remember the cars is 30 years old!!
If it were me I'd drop the lot, pull all of the susp out and start a fresh. Sure there's parts to be bought but a lot of it will be cleaning and painting which come WOF time will make it all worth it.
Chip away bit by bit you'll get there.
Yeah and it sat for over ten years, half of that outside.
I think it's more having to admit to myself that it's going to be a lot longer than I hoped. I obviously had my rose tinted specs on when I first looked under there :D
So, I'm resigned to driving a 275,000km Mazda for the foreseeable future.
I am going to pull out the lot, it's the only way to make sure it's right and avoid doing it all again later.
That exhaust looks like it's toast too. This is on my Christmas list but Santa's out of cash this year!!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231797559175?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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My "engine swap" project is coming up 7 years now... Not much has been left original anymore!
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Oh and I found someone who can apparently supply replacement OEM ABS looms. Over $600 each and there are four. Pretty sure just the outer insulation is gone so that'll be a repair job :D
Does the ABS sensors cable supplier have a website.? Be interested in investigating this.
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Does the ABS sensors cable supplier have a website.? Be interested in investigating this.
It was from speed.co.nz
Everyone else I asked said they were no longer available.
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This is reasonable. 125 GBP delivered for a set of copper brake lines.
http://www.automec.co.uk/collections/brake-piping/products/audi-copper-brake-pipe-set-rhd
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This is reasonable. 125 GBP delivered for a set of copper brake lines.
http://www.automec.co.uk/collections/brake-piping/products/audi-copper-brake-pipe-set-rhd
Are copper brake lines still legal?
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Quick Google says they aren't legal. Bugger.
But this is an NZ site, copper Bundy tubing. I assume that's okay?
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Quick Google says they aren't legal. Bugger.
But this is an NZ site, copper Bundy tubing. I assume that's okay?
I thought that steel line is mandatory.
I think thatcopper is too soft and the flares, even double as they should be, are not strong enough.
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Sounds like copper nickel is okay from what I can find.
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Sounds like copper nickel is okay from what I can find.
Oh, OK, be easier to work than steel as well.
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New pedal rubbers :)
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Nice rubber.
Did you get these locally?
I need a new set for the mk2.
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Ebay - got them via "dad forwarding service" in the UK as delivery was more than the rubbers otherwise :D
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181848324823
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321762772919
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Hi Rob, I have never seen an ur with accelerator pedal rubber fitted, best check the size of the one you have received
I used some CARPRO C QUARTZ DLUX WHEEL & PLASTIC COATING on the grill...worked a treat
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Ebay - got them via "dad forwarding service" in the UK as delivery was more than the rubbers otherwise :D
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181848324823
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321762772919
Shipping from UK is outrageous.
Shipping from Germany is cheap as chips.
Absolutely no idea why the difference......
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New pedal rubbers :)
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I replaced mine 3 years ago, but only clutch and brake. Accelerator is bare.
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Shipping from UK is outrageous.
Shipping from Germany is cheap as chips.
Absolutely no idea why the difference......
I use my NZ Post YouShop account to ship from the UK. It's much more affordable than what the Brits are asking for postage
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The best parcels...
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Fixed a little problem I had.
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Hey Rod here is a suggestion for you………The most cost effective performance/handling improvement you can add to any ur quattro is a left foot brace on the transmission tunnel next to the clutch pedal.
This is essential when the quattro is equipped with ’slippery’ leather seats as your is.
I made mine of folded aluminium and used 6mm cap screws to attach to 6mm ’nutserts’ fitted to the transmission tunnel
I will post some images for you in next few days
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Hey Rod here is a suggestion for you………The most cost effective performance/handling improvement you can add to any ur quattro is a left foot brace on the transmission tunnel next to the clutch pedal.
This is essential when the quattro is equipped with ’slippery’ leather seats as your is.
I made mine of folded aluminium and used 6mm cap screws to attach to 6mm ’nutserts’ fitted to the transmission tunnel
I will post some images for you in next few days
I'd appreciate that, thanks.
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See new thread for foot brace details
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New pedal rubbers fitted. The accelerator one doesn't fit, ah well.
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Otherwise I've mostly been trying to loosen rusty nuts, with varying success.
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That's not right!!
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Front rollbar bushes, I have new ones :)
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Haven't got the nuts loosened at this end. So much rust!
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Plan is now to strip everything I can from suspension and running gear, assess what I need, buy parts gradually and re-assemble.
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Those rubbers don't look too bad :laugh:
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That's not right!!
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Would appear your up for engine mounts here. The offside mount over time gets cooked due to proximity of turbo and exhaust down pipe causing the mount to collapse. As a result the engine drops and the down pipe generally comes to rest on the front subframe.
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I've already bought new engine mounts, subframe bushes, front rollbar bushes, wishbone bushes, strut top mounts, rear diff mount.
Need to check gearbox mounts, though I might as well just replace them with everything else I'm doing.
Everything's so corroded, I need to suss out what to keep and what to replace. And what I can replace!
Got one strut out at last!
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Rear struts are ready to come out but the shafts are rusted into the hubs I think. They're not budging anyway. The fronts came loose with a quick tap. Rears not so much!
The exhaust bolts will need cutting off I think. And I'm buggered if I can get the driver side steering rod ball joint to split.
I haven't tried heating anything yet, though. I'm doing this in 30-60 minute chunks when I can sneak down to the garage :D
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Some more rusty things.
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Old (right) vs. new
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Driver side CV joints..
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I'm not a fan of these things!
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So yeah the parts list is growing.
I need to buy some more stands to hold up the gearbox while I remove the subframe. The subframe is in a bit of a state, dented and rusty and filthy. Once that's off I can get a better look at the engine mounts and exhaust/downpipe, none of which look very convincing.
I think the GT subframe was in better condition but I won't know until I compare them whether they're the same part.
Almost all of the the brake lines look pretty corroded. I hope they are possible to sort out without removing the engine!!
I was looking at these last night...
https://www.akmotorsport.net/shop/all-parts/wishbones/tubular-audisport-replica-wishbone-set-2/
(https://www.akmotorsport.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Audi-Sport-Quattro-S1-Wishbones-B2.jpg)
(https://www.akmotorsport.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/DSC_4714-640x480.jpg)
(https://www.akmotorsport.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Audi-Sport-Quattro-S1-wishbone-B2-rear.jpg)
Probably not a good idea, or likely not legal in NZ but they do look pretty.
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A bit more deconstruction.
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Looks like the shocks are toast. Push them right in and they don't pop out again. Will it ever end?
Anyone have the special tool to remove them?
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Aren't you glad you're going the extra mile?
100% the right thing to do looking at that lot and I'd do the wheel bearings while there.
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Aren't you glad you're going the extra mile?
100% the right thing to do looking at that lot and I'd do the wheel bearings while there.
Yep I am. I started this hoping it would be a relatively cheap job to get the car on the road.
Hahahahahahaha :D
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Yep I am. I started this hoping it would be a relatively cheap job to get the car on the road.
Hahahahahahaha :D
Yes - I thought that over 15 years ago ::)
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another check list............http://audifans.com/mirror/www.isham-research.co.uk/quattro/black-museum.html
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Yep I am. I started this hoping it would be a relatively cheap job to get the car on the road.
Hahahahahahaha :D
Take your budget and treble it you'll be about right ;D
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Take your budget and treble it you'll be about right ;D
Well originally I hoped to spend $15k and current estimate is now about 36, probably more. And I haven't really touched the engine.
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the shocks were tired when I had her and would bottom out when you hit a pot hole etc.
Always wondered why I wasn't allowed to do a AA inspection on her prior to me buying.... now I know
Keep on going Rob, your doing a great job
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the shocks were tired when I had her and would bottom out when you hit a pot hole etc.
Always wondered why I wasn't allowed to do a AA inspection on her prior to me buying.... now I know
Keep on going Rob, your doing a great job
Thanks. Looks like a set of Konis will be about $1500 landed from the place in Leeds, UK. Seems pretty reasonable to me.
Just need to hang on until the wife starts back at work in Feb.
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Thanks. Looks like a set of Konis will be about $1500 landed from the place in Leeds, UK. Seems pretty reasonable to me.
Just need to hang on until the wife starts back at work in Feb.
Have you tried the US?
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Have you tried the US?
About the same from ECS, but their set of four lists all rears for some reason. The look the same but part numbers are different so I assume the fronts are stiffer to cope with engine weight.
Audi Quattro (B2, 85) 2.1 Turbo 200 Hp (ur-quattro)
Years of manufacture: 81 > 89
Position on car: Rear
Koni Part Number: 86-2087SPORT
Position on car: Front
Koni Part Number: 86-2086SPORT
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Try Shox.com and enter Bilstein when you get to the option for coupe quattro - you then see the option for WR/MB
I bought a set in 20004 and including shipping came to about US$640.00.
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Try Shox.com and enter Bilstein when you get to the option for coupe quattro - you then see the option for WR/MB
I bought a set in 20004 and including shipping came to about US$640.00.
Wow they're good prices, thanks.
Name Years Product Details Price (US$)
012. Koni sports 1983 - 1989 2.2, 2.3 4000(Exc. 20V). Priced as set of four. Shipping included. 697.20
016. Bilstein Heavy Duty 1981 - 1987 Turbo Quattro Coupe.Set of Four HD inserts F&R. P36-3016,P36-3017 34-030165 f. 34-030172 r. 619.00
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That's a fair bit of rust from one corner's suspension.
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Front subframe is off.
I was kinda hoping the GT subframe might be the same as it's in a bit better condition, but as that was a a KV engine car with an auto, the gearbox mounts are different.
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Rob I'd cut the mounts off the other frame and swap them over if the other frame is in better nick.
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Starting to clean up the subframe and remove the old bushes. Two just popped out. Two were rusted in and took some time. and "persuasion".
Lots more cleaning to do but it's actually in decent condition under all the gunk and oily mess.
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Jeepers can't believe how trashed all those things are, that will make a HUGE difference to that car.
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Jeepers can't believe how trashed all those things are, that will make a HUGE difference to that car.
+1
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I've been doing a bit of online shopping. New lower ball joints, drop links, wheel bearings, gearbox mounts (034 street density performance ones) are on the way.
Shocks will be ordered when I'm a bit closer to needing them. Need to try and spread out my spending :D
And a short shifter kit accidentally fell into my 034 Motorsports basket. On back order though so no idea on ETA.
The dubious milestone of $30k total spend has been passed.
Relatives land in NZ tomorrow, so there probably won't be much progress until Feb.
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Takas (slowburn) dropped these off, thanks mate. I don't want the car too low so I'll fit them and see how she sits. Hard to tell when they're not compressed but out of the car they don't look too much lower.
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I visited that lovely quattro in Oamaru.
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More pics
https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRustyquattro/posts/948044601962503
Pipe benders for the brake lines, rear ball joints, suspension dust covers. Need to order shocks soon.
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Gearbox mounts and a short shifter kit
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Ball joints
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And I finally got the rear struts out. So many rusty parts to separate...
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Hmmm, bit of work ahead of you there
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I visited that lovely quattro in Oamaru.
Did any parts "fall off" as you passed by??? ;D
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Did any parts "fall off" as you passed by??? ;D
No-one else was there, maybe I could have slipped a few in my back pocket :D
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They had the right part number but...
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Also the ball joints I bought - again supposedly right part number but the top shaft is 1mm smaller. Dammit.
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How annoying is that..............trials and tribulations of rebuilding older cars
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I think these mounts were a bit worn.
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Something's missing here.
I was about to change the engine mount until I realised I can't find any of my 17mm sockets. Time to tidy the garage.
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You would have been better off just ordering the entire car in kit form. I looks like you have to replace just about the every single part.
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You would have been better off just ordering the entire car in kit form. I looks like you have to replace just about the every single part.
It's starting to feel that way!!
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It's starting to feel that way!!
You'll forget all that the moment you are driving the completed car.
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It's starting to feel that way!!
It will be awesome when it's done.
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Got a few minutes to do a couple of small jobs.
The easy to get to engine mount is done :)
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And pulled the rusty radiator cowl off and slapped some paint on it :)
I reckon that rubber flap might be past it.
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Check out my rusty turbo. As expected of course. Not looking forward to the day I have to remove those nuts!
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Driver side engine mount in place, with rusty nuts :D
It's a bit different to the one that was fitted but it fitted okay so I went with it :D
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That looks a lot like a K&N filter. Have I found the first decent part fitted to my car? Needs a clean of course.
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While you're looking around, keep a can of CRC or something handy and start squirting those bolts. By the time you want to take them off, they might cooperate.
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Sigh. Managed to drop the sealing washer from one of the banjo bolts on the fuel line. Of course it didn't come out of the bottom. Will have to take the airbox back out to look for it.
So instead of doing that I made a rubber flap thingy.
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I failed to find a new washer at any local car shops, then I remembered the donor car, and found one on one of the bits. Got it all back together then looked over and noticed this gasket. I used all of the swears.
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Oh look, something was broken.
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This looks okay in a photo but really rough in real life!
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The radiator's back in and looking a bit tidier.
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Rob, what happened to all your early photos? From pages 1 - 57 they don't seem to work.
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Rob, what happened to all your early photos? From pages 1 - 57 they don't seem to work.
Ahh bugger, they were linked from Autoclique forum, which is no more, as no-one used it.
I might be able to fix them up from ones I have on FB, or in my articles on DriveLife.
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Rob, what happened to all your early photos? From pages 1 - 57 they don't seem to work.
Have re-linked a load, looks like a lot of the ones linked from Facebook have changed URL too. Run out pof patience for now, though.
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Looks a bit better painted.
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Got some bits and pieces delivered including these exhaust hangers and brake caliper seal kits.
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I sprayed a bit of degreaser around under the engine. Super Cheap's own brand, it's pretty good.
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Front subframe with some paint slapped on and some nice new poly bushes and mounts attached.
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All of the ABS sensors have lost most of their outer shielding. What's the best thing to re-wrap them? I'm optimistically assuming they work :D
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Just do an Ohm continuity test on each one with a multi meter before you install them. The sensors themselves are normally around 1000ohm each.
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I've got a carbon radiator cover that fits my RR perfectly - the original was ragged!
Here's one that should fit yours:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AUDI-Urquattro-Carbon-Radiator-cover-Uri-Typ85-10v-Typ81-quattro-S1-turbo-80-/201722086763?hash=item2ef792c56b:g:dt0AAOSwux5YLwh6&vxp=mtr
I paid $169 plus shipping $55 - USD - ex-Hungary - I think same guys.
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oo that's pretty!
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One lot of exhaust bolts removed :D
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That looks like knuckle-skinning fun.
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Exhaust removed at last. It's not great.
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Front wishbone bushes removed. It went well so I decided to do the rears as well. Yeah they're a bit rusted in.
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Removed the drive shaft to clean it up and sort out the CV boots. This might explain why one wasn't attached - the part it's supposed to seal to isn't round!
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Looks like this is where all of the CV joint grease ended up.
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If there had been a truckload more CV grease, I reckon you'd have less rust issues! :-)
Keep up the good work though - it's good to watch :-)
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That explains the rorty riot when you jandal it then. :)
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This is on my wish list
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This is on my wish list
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Pretty sure that's what's on Rex's ur quattro
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Pretty sure that's what's on Rex's ur quattro
Likely ... he was the Milltek agent. I got the exhaust for the white RR from him just before he went overseas.
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Likely ... he was the Milltek agent. I got the exhaust for the white RR from him just before he went overseas.
You miss yours? She's in good hands.
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Yes I saw it last weekend. It's looking and sounding great!
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A box of bits arrived. Swaybar end links (the correct ones this time), Rear tie rods and bump stops.
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Looking at shocks now, it seems the fronts are either 50mm or 55mm diameter. Will measure tonight and find out which I have. Bilstein B6 are the ones I'm, going for. I've asked a few NZ suppliers for pricing. I'd like to buy locally but not if there's the 50-300% "being in New Zealand" tax.
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I think you will find that Koni are a better choice then the billies, plus they are fully adjustable as well.
this link may help
https://www.berlin.de/special/auto-und-motor/tuningteile/-KONI-Sto%C3%9Fd%C3%A4mpfer-Sport-Komplettsatz-Audi-Quattro-B2-85-2-1-Turbo-200-Hp-ur-quattro-/index.html?c=210418&pId=539558.DK.86-2086SPORT-86-2087SPORT.QUATTRO-B2-85-21-TURBO-200-HP-UR-QUATTRO
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Dammit just when I think I've made a decision :D
Also I'm now not sure which I need. The outside of both my front and rear struts - i.e. the bit that the shock cartridge slots into not the shock itself - is 55mm so I assume that's the dimension they're referring to.
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Dammit just when I think I've made a decision :D
Also I'm now not sure which I need. The outside of both my front and rear struts - i.e. the bit that the shock cartridge slots into not the shock itself - is 55mm so I assume that's the dimension they're referring to.
Not had a chance to compare but happy with the Bilsteins in my car, fresh bushes all round, solid top mounts - the point it and go steering is amazing
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Quattroforum.com post from 2010 from a 'local'....bazilNZ....do you know him? I think he had something to do with carbon bits as I recall.
"At the end of the day the question is - are Koni any good for the quattro? - and the answer is absolutely yes, very good. The BOGE are a soggy mess. Night and day between these and Koni. The Bilstein are also very good, but they are very firm and have no adjustment.
BasilNZ 2010"
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This won't help in your decision making either, but it's experience. On my WR 20 yrs ago I had Bilsteins put it, springs too. Was then a really hard ride, slightly too harsh I felt, but better cornering for certain. When it came time for me to have the bushes and shocks replaced in my MB I scoured through quattroforum and the consensus there was Konis are the way to go, so I did. I have set of Konis in now, the ride is harder, no huge improvement. The standard shocks I had in previously felt a lot nicer ride, and the only real improvement seemed to be in turning - it felt as if it was slightly more direct. Suggest doing springs too, at the age of the car. When the suspension work was done on the MB I were told replacing the springs would be pointless. So I didn't, and regret that.
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This is not helping :D
I have some brand new H&R springs that Slowburn gave me. The Bilstein B6s would work well with them.
I had KW v3s on the Skoda and never adjusted them!! :D
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This is not helping :D
I have some brand new H&R springs that Slowburn gave me. The Bilstein B6s would work well with them.
I had KW v3s on the Skoda and never adjusted them!! :D
I've seen this setup on a Gen4 Subaru Legacy. It's firm but not bone shaking. It's what I would expect to run on a "fast" street car.
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I'm going to go for the Bilsteins. Speed.co.nz can supply them for a very reasonable $1150 delivered. I'm happy with that, knowing there's no mucking about with import duty, and I have a local company to go back to with any issues.
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I quite liked the Bilsteins, I'm not sure my Konis are set up right, there feels a bit too much upward bounce. I think I've told the story before, but here goes again. I got my Bilsteins in a bunch of stuff for $200 through the old Trade and Exchange magazine. Including brake calipers, discs, stub axles, springs, subframes, plus other bits and pieces. I didn't really know what were buying, just thought I'd hoover it up while it was available. They seller had bought them for a kit car, and said they'd come from a Treser quattro, of which owner had two. All the suspension parts looked great, clean, almost like new. I stacked them away then one morning driving into Hamilton a stub axle on my car fell out of sorts with the suspension leg. Horrible grinding sounds. I got the car to a Hamilton workshop and said I'd bring the other bits in to see if anything was any good to replace the broken bit. Was it ever, when they saw it they swapped the lot out for mine, minus the subframes. Ride height was dropped with the new springs (from the early WR height to the later WR height), and those Bilsteins were so firm on the road. I eventually sold that urq and some time after sold the remaining suspension bits (to onthebogalot). You are going to enjoy your car, for certain Rob, - a hugely admirable effort on your part.
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wow,rob,i'd like to get some info on the billies from speed please? i need some new suspension soon....
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wow,rob,i'd like to get some info on the billies from speed please? i need some new suspension soon....
Sent you a FB message with details.
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Got some odds and sods from Classic Quattros in the UK:
The plastic air guide for the intercooler, which I'm missing. Pipes for the headlight washers, proper clips for the bumpers, a new trim for the passenger door, and some neoprene strips which should be between the two parts of each bumper.
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Oh and the bag which should be in the boot to hold the tools.
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Ahh, nice new stuff, always a pleasure to receive a parcel like this.
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Bought a few things from classicquattro - good reliable trader.
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Bought a few things from classicquattro - good reliable trader.
Me too ....
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Much excite...
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Car loaded up to take some stuff to The Toy Shop Wellington tomorrow for some assistance with things like wheel bearings.
The timing of the shocks arriving was spot on!
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Keep at it Rob, looking great - can't wait to see your P&J on show!
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The Toy Shop Wellington are doing a great job on my struts, having to use some creative methods to get them apart after the wheel bearing refused to shift with 10 tonnes of pressure.
It appears I supplied two correct wheel bearings and two wrong ones. Doh. They're sorting some correct ones out for me.
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the wheel bearing refused to shift with 10 tonnes of pressure.
I always find that a bit frightening, especially if standing nearby
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10 tonnes is surely plenty although I've had to go to 12 or so once on a bearing. Always makes you jump when it finally lets go.
As an aside I have Bilsteins on the A4 (ex TWoTV) and theyre wonderful. That's since you drove it FFS...
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I loved my drive in your A4 Steve, I could live with one easily, and every now and then still have a hunt on Trademe after that.
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Grab that Le Mans in Taupo! Overpriced though I think, needs a bit of tidying up...
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Good thought, but I have a full complement of vehicles now!
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Looking forward to seeing these completed, they look excellent.
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I use a 30t press. Never had a bearing that I couldn't press out
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Got the brake hard lines out from each corner. The front to back one is okay but the connections to the flexis were all rusted and rounded and I had to saw them off.
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I've nearly got everything removed now, I need to start putting things back on!
Rear subframe still needs removing, need to buy bushes for it as I only ordered enough for one subframe for some reason!
I moved my jack stands and had to set them higher, then the car felt a bit wobblier than I liked so I moved them back and decided to find a better way to support it. I'm sure it would be fine but I like to make sure it's rock solid before I get under there.
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Rob find a set of big wooden blocks - I use what I think was a post from a highway guardrail I found years ago. Might even be worth going to a post yard to see whats available. They feel a lot more secure than fully extended stands. Either that or just have one end of the car raised.
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Rob find a set of big wooden blocks - I use what I think was a post from a highway guardrail I found years ago. Might even be worth going to a post yard to see whats available. They feel a lot more secure than fully extended stands. Either that or just have one end of the car raised.
I think I still have some macrocarpa sleeper offcuts somewhere.
First attempt at making a brake hard line. The pipe flaring tool worked well.
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Oh yeah...
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Wallet somewhat lighter but they did a great job.
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Sometimes it's worth paying people that already have all the specialised tools to just get it done.
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Agreed. There's no way I could have got it all apart with the tools I have.
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Looking good! Can you see the light at the end of the tunnel yet?
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Looking good! Can you see the light at the end of the tunnel yet?
I think I see a glimmer.
Trouble is every time I go over a join in the tracks it adds $500 to the amount I've spent :D
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Only totally awesome Rob. Can't wait to see the final product!
September VASK track day?
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Only totally awesome Rob. Can't wait to see the final product!
September VASK track day?
That is my current thinking yes, though I won't take it on the track this time.
Trouble is my to-spend list always seems to be hovering around the $4k mark despite giving the credit card quite the hammering this month!
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Latest catchup. :D
http://drivelife.co.nz/2017/03/project-rusty-robs-audi-ur-quattro-part-24-suspension-progress/
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Should have bought a bigger puller.
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Made a start on the first of the CV joints - got one degreased and partly re-assembled. I would have done both ends if I'd bought a big enough puller!
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This is one way to separate the bigs :D
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I also took the cup thingies off the gearbox, cleaned them up and re-fitted, and moved the jack stands at the back so I can get the rear subframe out for cleanup and new bushes.
Then it's brake lines, sort out the exhaust heat insulation which is hanging off - and have a look under it to check for rustyness.
And I should be able to get the rear fully re-assembled.
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Where we're going...we don't need roads.
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Finally got the rear subframe off. It's in decent condition under the muck. Bushes are shot of course.
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Now struggling to get the shaft back together :D
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I thought the subframe was the last part that needed to come off. But I noticed that the fuel line has been rubbing on the rear diff mount and is this close to going through. Better sort that out then!! Imagine filling it up and losing 80l of fuel, not to mention the fire/explosion risk.
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Cat paw prints on the new paint Rob?
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Cat paw prints on the new paint Rob?
Yeah the little buggers, can't keep 'em out.
Going to get it professionally polished and ceramic coated once it's moving.
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Got a few more bits cleaned up and painted.
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These are ready to go in :D
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Making good progress there
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Awesome effort all round, Rob
>:D
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Being able to bolt some clean parts back together is very satisfying.
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This is the fuel line from tank to fuel pump. It has been rubbing the rear sub frame mount The dash gauge told me the tank was just about empty, so I got my five litre container and started to drain the tank. 24 litres and a bit of a spill later...
The whole house still smells of petrol.
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I struggled for ages to get these out then remembered I had the capability to make fire. It still took me another hour to shift them. So much rust!
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Another brake line almost done. Needs a little tweaking but I'm pretty happy with it.
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Had a day off work today so I got a few hours with the quattro.
Making brake lines takes ages! Got them all in place now, hopefully I make them properly.
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Sam was unimpressed.
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I also cleaned up the rear subframe and slapped some paint on it.
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And the rear wishbones.
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Then suddenly it was 3pm and time to pick up the child from school!
I have a new rear mount for the rear diff, but it needs to be pressed in, and three of the bolts holding the bracket on are rounded off and rusted in. Sigh. So the rear diff needs to come off to get it done. Gives me the chance to clean it up I guess.
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Still working on getting these buggers out. They are allen bolts, honest!
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Looks like you are making good progress even if it is putting a bit of a fight to hang onto its rusted parts
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Hammering an old imperial socket on them did the trick, combined with my 12v impact gun.
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Rear drive shafts cleaned up. They're not in bad condition, under the muck. Need to collect some bits from The Toy Shop Wellington who have been pressing things in and out for me, then I can bolt some stuff back on.
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Picked up my stuff from The Toy Shop Wellington. Various bushings pressed in and out. I had to strip and re-assemble one of the cv joints. It wouldn't move properly because I'd assembled it incorrectly.
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Rear diff mount and front drive shafts are in place.
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Front sub frame is assembled and ready to go on.
It feels great to finally be bolting some clean parts together.
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I couldn't resist those extra 25kW
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Have you lost the Brembo stickers? :laugh:
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Have you lost the Brembo stickers? :laugh:
Should I stick some on my Girling calipers?
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The front subframe is in! With a little help from my Mrs.
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Yay!
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Now, that is looking good.
Clean shiney parts going back on means the end can't be too far away.
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Awesome stuff, Rob. You'll know every nut and bolt on your car when you're done!
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Great stuff Rob, the paint makes it look pretty but all this work you are doing underneath will make it drive like a Quattro should.
Getting a lot closer now.
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Excitement...followed by disappointment. I bought the wrong brake pads. Fail.
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Been there, done that! Racebrakes in Auckland should have something suitable for reasonable money.
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Rear subframe and struts are in.
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Took the brake dust shields off the GT rear beam. I was hoping to use them but they're quite different.
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So I ordered a pair of new ones manufactured by Quattro Corner in the UK.
I also finally gave in and ordered a few things from Audi Tradition. Waiting for the call to pay duty on that stuff.
These look more like it! Thanks to speed.co.nz for getting them to me super quickly.
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Rob try the front brake shields from the GT, they will be a lot closer.
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Rob try the front brake shields from the GT, they will be a lot closer.
They were gone!
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Oh, well that's inconvenient.
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Brand new stainless steel brake dust shields for the rear, from Quattro Corner. The quality is excellent.
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Bit better than these:
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Those replacements look a bit heavier than the originals... which appear to have been lightened somewhat ;D
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Got home to more presents. A box from Audi Tradition.
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Nice packaging..............
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We have back brakes!
The lines seem a bit tight but they're slightly longer than the originals. Flexis are just test fitted for now.
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Bit of progress this weekend.
Connected up the brake lines, torqued up the front driveshaft bolts, repaired and fitted the rear left driveshaft, broke off the corroded shielding on the ABS sensors, re-wrapped and re-fitted them, replaced a broken wire to the rear diff, not sure what it does (yet), looked at a few other things and pondered them :D
I thought I'd better clean this out..
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Yay, got this nut back on. I damaged it trying to get it out of the hub.
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And it's in
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Brake lines are all complete. No fluid in there yet.
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Ticked a few things off the list but I keep adding more.
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The damaged fuel line and the replacement I bought from Audi tradition. Not sure that's the right one
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I'm itching to clean it. Need to wait until Final Touch Wellington to do it properly.
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Wow... your garage is dusty.... >:D
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That list is very Roadkill Rob.
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Wow... your garage is dusty.... >:D
I know! The concrete floor is gradually turning to fine dust. Need to paint it.
That list is very Roadkill Rob.
:D
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Some inspiration for you Rob
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o1NMFbLOpY
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That's awesome. I wish I had the time, money and patience to do it to that level.
Last night I decided to put some brake fluid in mine. Got the master cylinder and bias valve bled then went to do the right rear and fluid started leaking from the left rear. I hadn't crimped it properly and it hadn't sealed. So I ended up cutting the end off the hard line and re-crimping it while brake fluid dripped out all over my hands and tools. Got it to seal and did the other side but now I can't get any fluid out of the rear left caliper so I think I may have managed to seal it completely somehow!!
By this time it was 10pm and I was over it so will re-visit that one.
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Finished bleeding the brakes. Need to do it one more time with an assistant to double check.
Also filled up the coolant and power steering fluid.
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Fitted the new fuel tank to pump hose. Doing it like this seems to make sense and I didn't need to cut it. Need to sort out the clips and stuff to make them better.
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I couldn't resist...
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Also got the handbrake connected up last night. That was a bit fiddly.
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who makes "quattro" tyres ?
;D
wheels look good
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Loving it Rob.
Kudos for persistence!
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I'm getting there bit by bit!!
Just bit the bullet and ordered a Milltek exhaust through NZ Performance Tuning.
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I'm getting there bit by bit!!
Just bit the bullet and ordered a Milltek exhaust through NZ Performance Tuning.
That'll sound and look fantastic!
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I'm very excited. Buying in NZ was a bit more expensive than ordering myself but it removes some risk with import duty, and warranty.
I went for the dark tips.
(http://d31cn3zv2yft2i.cloudfront.net/images/vehicles/audi.ur.quattro/tips.black-desktop.jpg)
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I'm very excited. Buying in NZ was a bit more expensive than ordering myself but it removes some risk with import duty, and warranty.
I went for the dark tips.
(http://d31cn3zv2yft2i.cloudfront.net/images/vehicles/audi.ur.quattro/tips.black-desktop.jpg)
Dark tips correct - most like original.
"bit more expensive" is worth avoiding the hassle now with the GST/custom fees that are wacked on.
It's not just GST you have to pay - you have to go through a customs agent and they charge a frickin fee on top.
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Don't forget to tighten all of your hose clamps.
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I borrowed some big boy tools from my mate. Got the hub nuts tightened in two minutes.
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Put 4l of petrol in. None leaked :D
Just need to double check the brake bleeding and I can put the wheels back on.
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Unsuccessful attempt at firing up the quattro :D
https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRustyquattro/videos/1055379811228981/
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:)
Attached some wheels. Still have tiny bubbles in the brake fluid when I bleed the front left. Need to sort that!
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Oh and I've misplaced my locking wheel nut key. Sigh.
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Looking good.
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Are you using a pressure bleeder or doing it the old fashioned way?
I used a pressure bleeder on my Legacy and it made the job really simple even for a 1 man job. No issues with the pedal pressure creating bubbles.
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Old-school using the wife to pump pedal and a tube/bottle.
Tried firing it up again with a full battery, it turns over but won't fire. Going to get some more fuel in there as it's pretty much empty in that cavernous tank.
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Old-school using the wife to pump pedal and a tube/bottle.
Tried firing it up again with a full battery, it turns over but won't fire. Going to get some more fuel in there as it's pretty much empty in that cavernous tank.
Along with the resulting cost of the fuel to fill that cavernous tank.
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Along with the resulting cost of the fuel to fill that cavernous tank.
Really looking forward to that first fill - 80l of 98RON.
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Really looking forward to that first fill - 80l of 98RON.
And hopefully the second one... later that same day ;)
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And hopefully the second one... later that same day ;)
Goals!
Also this :(
https://youtu.be/bialQbiNihY
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great vid !
:laugh:
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Do you have this Rob?
(From the late PP)
Ps...I think you will need 90 litres to fill the tank, not 80!!
Bleeding the brakes on an Audi ur-quattro
Procedure:
Use DoT 4 specification brake fluid.
Before starting any work, ensure that all brake bleed nipples can be moved.
If at all possible, use proper flare nut spanners on each bleed nipple.
11mm on master cylinder - occasionally 10mm.
9mm on brake proportioning valve (below master cylinder) - flare nut socket useful as space is limited
11mm on each caliper - sometimes 7mm.
Optionally remove the brake light bulbs from the rear light clusters - the current drain is considerable
Depress the brake pedal at least twenty times or until the pedal goes hard. Optionally check that the low hydraulic pressure warning switch (WR - below accumulator, MB/RR - diagonally mounted on brake servo) has closed
Remove cap on brake fluid reservoir. Optionally check that the brake fluid level warning switch in the cap closes - this is now a common failure point and a safety issue. The brake fluid reservoir should NOT be topped up during normal service - the falling level is a good indicator of pad wear and the level alarm will trigger before the pads are completely worn.
If changing fluid completely (every two years) drain brake fluid from reservoir using a syphon (brake fluid is poisonous) or a MityVac pump, open caliper bleed nipples in turn and pump fluid out with brake pedal.
Attach a pressure system such as a VAG 1238/1 or Gunson Eezibleed (2 to 2.5 bar) to the master cylinder reservoir - Note 1
Use either the pedal depressor shipped with the 1238/1 or a broom braced against the driver's headrest to hold the brake pedal depressed.
Bleed the system in the following order:
Master cylinder.
Proportioning valve (check for leaks on the front of the valve).
Rear right caliper.
Rear left caliper.
Front right caliper.
Front left caliper.
At least 500ml of brake fluid must pass down each line.
9mm and 11mm spanners or specialist brake spanners (e.g., Williams Superslim) are required. Recently shipped (2007) calipers sometimes have 7mm bleed nipples. Access to the 9mm bleed nipple on the proportioning valve is restricted. For the Coupe quattro, an 11mm Crowfoot socket is optimal.
Note 1: The technique described above uses a pressure bleeder as documented in Audi's repair guidelines. This not the only and perhaps not even the best way to do it - Audi's aim was to make it a one-man operation to save service costs. However, it is perfectly possible to bleed quattro brakes the conventional way by depressing the pedal with the relevant bleed nipple open, closing the bleed nipple, releasing the brakes and repeating the procedure. This obviously requires an assistant operating either the brake pedal or the bleed nipple.
It's possible to make up a device to save the need for repeated opening and closing of the bleed nipple:
Obtain a 30cm length of thick-walled hose to fit tightly over the bleed nipple
With a very sharp instrument such as a razor blade or scalpel, cut a slit along the length of the tube about 1cm long ending about 1cm from one end of the tube
Block that end of the tube with a screw or bolt
Place the blocked end in a suitable receptacle such as a jam jar
Attach the other end of the tube to the bleed nipple
Open the bleed nipple and pump the brakes slowly, keeping an eye on the brake fluid reservoir level. The slit acts as a one-way valve - when brake fluid is forced down the tube the slit opens to allow it into the jar; when the pressure is released the slit closes and no fluid or air can get back into the system. When sufficient fluid has been forced through (Audi recommend 500ml per caliper) close the bleed nipple.
Kerbside Motors Home Page and Contact Information
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Yes I've been following that guide. Also have been trying to work out how to bleed the clutch as the bleed nipple is on top of the gearbox just behind the steering rack and is a bugger to get to.
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Vroom Vroom!
https://youtu.be/pklfLPuvPLU
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It's alive!!
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s**t Rob, I hope the oil pressure was good in the 'ol girl. But seriously, congratulations you're doing a great job. I take my hat off to you.
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Bit of a frustrating afternoon working on the car today. I realised I can't get the front left wheel to turn so investigated that and found that the brake caliper is stuck on. I thought it was all okay but it looks like I'm going to have to remove it and re-check it.
I removed the bonnet locking pins to clean them up and paint them as they're rusty and have been bothering me.
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Then I noticed the power steering fluid all over the place. Bugger. It's slowly weeping from the banjo bolt I removed to drain it when I fixed the anti-vibration mounts on the pressure accumulator thingy. Hardly any has made it to the floor, it's all sitting on various brackets and surfaces in the engine. Need to get some new washers I think, drain it again, clean it and re-seal.
Then I decided to look at the passenger side window. I never did get it closing properly. After some investigation I've declared the aftermarket regulator I bought to be useless.
So I need to either source an OEM regulator (rare as unicorn poo) or try and make one good one from the new motor and original vertical bit.
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Humphrey labradoodle found something outside the back door.
I'm very excited. He's not so sure.
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Just the tip...
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Brake caliper off again because it's not retracting. I suspect it may be toast. Hope not but lumps of rusty stuff came out with the fluid. And I'm struggling to get the pistons out.
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The red in the tray is ATF from my leaky power steering.
Started fitting the exhaust.
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At this point I declared lunchtime...
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After lunch I realised I needed to fit it from back to front to get it seated properly in its new mounts - which entailed drilling holes in my boot floor. So off it all came to be re-fitted.
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New bolts in boot
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Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YM5SvP8oLw&
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Not a fan of how milltek have their joiner clamp bolt located below the pipe. Driveway ground mine down over the years!
Black tips look great btw.
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Not a fan of how milltek have their joiner clamp bolt located below the pipe. Driveway ground mine down over the years!
Black tips look great btw.
Clamps can be twisted so the bolt is tucked away
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Clamps can be twisted so the bolt is tucked away
Yeah I'll do that, good idea.
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Appears Milltek have changed the quattro pattern as the system I have uses the original exhaust mount brackets to secure the muffler. Certainly no drilling of the boot floor required. Also the twin tail pipes are welded in place. Probably production efficiency and made to be more universal across more model applications.
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Yeah this is their revised "Milltek Classic" system. And you're probably right about the tips.
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A new window regulator arrived. Works perfectly. But it's for the wrong side. Bugger.
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I took the digital dash apart a bit to find that voltage regulator that I'm told might be the cause of the flickering. Yeah that's beyond my soldering skills. Need to find someone who can help with it.
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Also Takas (slowburn) popped around with a G60 caliper for the passenger side. Hero. Got it cleaned up and painted and ready to fit tomorrow.
Then if that's all good I can get the car back on its wheels.
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Caliper painted up, fitted and bled..
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Back on its wheels at last!
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At a quick glance that window regulator looks very similar to one from a Mk2 golf ??
I have found Robinson Instruments in Onehunga, Auckland are pretty good.
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stoked i could help,and you the right hand side one as well if you ever need it...i'll have a look for a passenger side reg...i remember i had something kicking around
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At a quick glance that window regulator looks very similar to one from a Mk2 golf ??
I have found Robinson Instruments in Onehunga, Auckland are pretty good.
Looks very similar indeed but the brackets aren't quite in the same spots.
(http://www.volkspares.co.uk/Shop/images/191837462s-electric-window-lifter.jpg)
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The guy I got the wrong window reg from has the other side so I've bought it from him. Third time lucky I hope...
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It's in and goes up and down. Didn't have time to get the glass in and fully test last night.
Need to clean up the window switches internally as they are a bit intermittent.
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faster than a speeding bullet
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This makes me very happy. First time the door has been together for about 22 months!
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My door now closes with a thunk, not a clang. Judging by the noise I made I'm a little too excited about that.
https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRustyquattro/videos/1091299727636989/
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Looks like your Skoda is back on TM
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/skoda/auction-1333320023.htm
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Looks like your Skoda is back on TM
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/skoda/auction-1333320023.htm
With new wheels and a new engine!
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Picked up a box of random 80s Audi parts from another VASK member. Looks useful.
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Some good bits in there - lots of door handles, a brand new chrome trim for one, fuel pump and filters, lots of window switches, couple of (I think) 80 rear window regulators, some fasteners, a few KV engine parts,
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And my instrument cluster is still in Christchurch at Get Electronic. Sounds like they're having trouble fixing it :(
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dude!!! fog lights!
nice one!
drivers side mirror? is it a manual one?
sweet haul!!!
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dude!!! fog lights!
nice one!
drivers side mirror? is it a manual one?
sweet haul!!!
I didn't look closely at it but it has a fat wire coming out so I assume it's electric.
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nice work scoring that lot
>:D
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nice work scoring that lot
>:D
:D The spares pile is slowly building up! Need to get a bit more organised with it all.
Really want my instruments back and working as I'm so close to being able to take it for a WOF.
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super sweet,good work man....did they say what they are having trouble with?
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super sweet,good work man....did they say what they are having trouble with?
Initial diagnosis was:
Basically a high voltage break down is happening here ether A : the transformers isolation is breaking down at its High operation voltage and sparking over thus showing it to stop or B: the mosfet drivers that switch the high voltage on the circuit are not getting full saturation and failing
Get Electronic
fixing the issue : i would start to replace the Fets (mostfets) first due too them normally being off the shelf components and the eaisist to replace quickly without trying to get the original transformer that would be ncely priority and only made by audi or rather by contract to audi and in nothing elce so supply would be hard to get.
After a couple of weeks:
The flickering cause is still undetermined
Possibly won't be able so fix, especially if in the main micro processor
going to try jam in my own Clock signal to run the displays thats the next step
thanks for your patience too !
never expected this one to be such a troublesome unit
the older stuff is usually much more harder to repair
ICs that need replacement are no longer available to change over as parts anymore
were seeing this from about 1997 and below
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how's that song go - "if only I was a rich man....."
https://trshop.audi.de/konakart/SelectProd.do?prodId=4351&manufacturer=manufacturer&category=Electrical+equipment&name=INSTRUMENT%20CLUSTER&model=0001
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That'd be over $3k NZ landed :o
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I've bought a lot off AudiTradition over the years - great if you can actually find the part in their impeccable cataloging system :)
I was shocked when I saw the price on the cluster!!
There was a guy on S2Forum a while ago that had both amber and green clusters. Maybe try a post on there?
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Yeah their search is bad and it likes to change part numbers that you search for. I found that to my cost when I searched for a RHD part and the search "corrected" it to the equivalent LHD part but the photo was small so I didn't realise.
There are amber clusters on Ebay - for 999 Euro!!
I'll pursue all repair options before I look at replacement. There's a guy in Ireland reckons he can fix it if Get Electronic fail to do so. I'm reluctant to post it that far but if he can fix it it'll be worth the risk.
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Yeah their search is bad and it likes to change part numbers that you search for. I found that to my cost when I searched for a RHD part and the search "corrected" it to the equivalent LHD part but the photo was small so I didn't realise.
There are amber clusters on Ebay - for 999 Euro!!
I'll pursue all repair options before I look at replacement. There's a guy in Ireland reckons he can fix it if Get Electronic fail to do so. I'm reluctant to post it that far but if he can fix it it'll be worth the risk.
Surely someone here can fix it?
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Audi-80-90-B2-Coupe-UR-Quattro-Type-85-Kombiinstrument-Speedometer-Cluster-2-2-/282512647236?hash=item41c710e444:g:WPsAAOSwPh5ZNvpO
affordable stop gap while you wait for the digi one? or do you still have the gt one that was in the parts car?
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I still have the GT one. Some modification would be required as there's no speedo cable for the digi dash.
Surely someone in New Zealand must have the skills to repair 80's technology?
The guy in Ireland reckons he might be able to get his hands on another one. That's an option which would probably not be far off the cost of sending + repairing.
If I have to involve him I'll be paying duty and GST and postage on the way in, unless I take a risk and under-insure it.
Repairing the original feels like the best thing to do though.
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These guys can't help?
http://www.robinsoninstruments.co.nz/ri_services.html
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These guys can't help?
http://www.robinsoninstruments.co.nz/ri_services.html
Will contact them, thanks.
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https://www.aucklandspeedoservices.co.nz/ (https://www.aucklandspeedoservices.co.nz/)
literally my neighbour when at work. happy to help with shipping, handling etc, if you need.
Cheers,
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https://www.aucklandspeedoservices.co.nz/ (https://www.aucklandspeedoservices.co.nz/)
literally my neighbour when at work. happy to help with shipping, handling etc, if you need.
Cheers,
Will contact them, thanks.
Robinson Instruments responded but didn't sound like they wanted to take it on.
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Yes! I have indicators that work properly. It was just a busted relay.
https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRustyquattro/videos/1106482282785400/
That box of bits has already proved its worth by giving me reliable window switches.
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Garage helper. Now I have dog and cat paw prints on my car.
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I've been putting off scraping all that nasty stuff from the back of my boot lid carpet. After two minutes I stuck the scraper into my finger. Time to call it a day.
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While I'm waiting for my instrument cluster to come back I've started to think about the stereo. At some point in the past this car had a pretty serious stereo install - for its time - but when I got the car the speakers were falling apart and wiring was a mess so I ripped it all out. So I need to start from scratch wiring in a new stereo. I got an 80s Blaupunkt tape desk with the car, which I hope works!
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I'm going to get component speakers for the front doors, and I'm planning to install the tweeters where the tiny factory dash speakers were. I have two speakers with holes drilled like this from the previous tweeter install, and two perfect ones so the design of tweeter I get depends on which I use. I might be able to retain one of the factory speakers just for the voice module when I get that working.
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I've ordered one of these Out of Sight Audio Bluetooth/amp units. I did a lot of searching around and this is the only unit I've found that does everything I want. Which is:
Preserve the factory tape deck so it looks and works as normal
Add Bluetooth music streaming
Provide an amp for my four new speakers
Be invisible in normal use
Provide an output for a second amp and sub when needed
http://www.outofsightaudio.com/mark-iii.html
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The last part of my plan is this, to enable me to change tracks and volume without looking at my phone.
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Finally I have the correct clutch reservoir. It just arrived from Greece!
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Starting to add stereo wires. Speakers first as they're the simplest.
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Oh and i fitted the wheel centre caps.
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Took Rusty out of the garage for the first time in months. The brakes work but are well squishy. Need to bleed them again.
It would have been rude not to do a quick video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OvdC-Eeqq0
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Two years ago vs. now. Progress is being made!!
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That boot carpet after an hour of scraping and scrubbing glue off the back.
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Stereo cage is in and I bought an ISO cable. It's a start.
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Out in the winter sun.
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Must be a great feeling to have it mobile after all your work and the odd frustrating setback.
Looking good too!!
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Must be a great feeling to have it mobile after all your work and the odd frustrating setback.
Looking good too!!
Thanks, yes it is a great feeling. It took me about two weeks to dare to try moving it :D
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Standard (top) vs. H&R springs.
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Doesn't appear hugely lower in the pic but looks superb; I'd say you got it dead right
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Rob, looking at your red interior pics from much earlier. In your research along the way have you come across the Michelle Mouton Edition coupe quattros? Looks like your urq may have come specced with that interior perhaps? I saw a code sticker on one on the net, it has code 97. Thought I'd mention it as I'd never known of the Michelle Mouton edition cars till yesterday.
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Two years ago vs. now. Progress is being made!!
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I share your pain
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Rob, looking at your red interior pics from much earlier. In your research along the way have you come across the Michelle Mouton Edition coupe quattros? Looks like your urq may have come specced with that interior perhaps? I saw a code sticker on one on the net, it has code 97. Thought I'd mention it as I'd never known of the Michelle Mouton edition cars till yesterday.
I hadn't heard of them! Mine isn't one though - the leather was a custom job done in Wellington about 17 years ago.
I share your pain
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Ahh I'm not alone! :D
Good news! My instrument cluster is back. Bad news! It's working less than before. Sigh.
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Good news! My instrument cluster is back. Bad news! It's working less than before. Sigh.
Might have to resort to the Ireland contact you mentioned earlier
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I have a few options - a friend of a friend in Wellington is my first option - he apparently does scratch built car dashboards, so we'll see what he can do.
There are a couple of people on the urq Facebook groups who have spare green dashes - price unknown.
Or I could change to an orange one from the later cars - but the two on Ebay are over 900 pounds. Gulp.
Then there are a couple of people I've fired off emails to who are experts on these dashes but one is in UK, the other in Ireland.
So as usual with Rusty there's no cheap or simple option.
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It's working! Found someone local who can fix 80s PCBs. (Thanks Fraser for the tip).
There were two main problems, a leaking capacitor and a cracked wire in one ribbon cable. He's going to replace the other capacitors just in case.
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Awesome news Rob.
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Well, that will be a major relief
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Why was I thinking of Knightrider when I saw your mph speedo?.
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I always think Back to the Future because it lights up with 288, 188, then 0 every time it's turned on.
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Get used to that E, bottom right. 8) You'll see it often I'm sure.
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Why was I thinking of Knightrider when I saw your mph speedo?.
AND it talks to you.
Nice one Rob! I've been looking at bringing one in from overseas, latest known good one available has a price tag in excess of 1000 pounds, so your one up and running is very good news for you indeed.
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AND it talks to you.
Nice one Rob! I've been looking at bringing one in from overseas, latest known good one available has a price tag in excess of 1000 pounds, so your one up and running is very good news for you indeed.
It certainly is! I'm in contact with a guy in Ireland who has one, and he's asking GBP 650 + postage. I can put you in touch if you need?
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It certainly is! I'm in contact with a guy in Ireland who has one, and he's asking GBP 650 + postage. I can put you in touch if you need?
Yes please Rob, can you pm me?
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Cleaning up the trim that goes below the steering wheel and holds the ECU. There are holes drilled in the underneath where presumably a car phone was once fitted. Seems like a good place to install my bass controller knob. I'm still not sure if I'll install a sub, but it's easier to install the wiring now.
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Then I realised I installed the bass knob in the wrong piece. Not sure how I ended up with three different ones! This is the correct one.
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Bought some contact adhesive and refitted the rest of the boot carpet.
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There's foam around the edges of the glass vacuum tube displays in the dash to keep dust out, which had turned into a sticky mess. This was my solution.
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Re-fitted the back seat. So I had to try it out.
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My car texts me now! GPS tracker is working.
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My car texts me now! GPS tracker is working.
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This I like!.
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I've been putting it off, but it's time to try and sort out the voice unit.
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These should not have been connected. They were!
If connected they bypass/disable the voice unit.
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Some #$%^#% has pulled out the pin for the speaker.
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Test rig. Nothing happening.
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Looking less complete than it was. Hmph.
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Did you sort the window regulator ?
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Did you sort the window regulator ?
Yes! Third time lucky I got a second-hand regulator from the UK that works.
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Audio thingy has arrived.
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The courier tried to kill it by leaving it in a puddle in our mail box.
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I am so happy! Dash repaired by Neill of http://roissy.co.nz
https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRustyquattro/videos/1127594717340823/
Neill even created these images and lists when repairing my digital dash so that they might help someone else who needs similar repairs.
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Pretty sure that's not the factory connection for the throttle cable.
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This is the view of the throttle linkage is from passenger footwell correct.?
Appears the rubber bush has disintegrated hence the cable tie.
I don't think this rubber bush is not longer available.
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Classic Quattros have them in the UK.
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Bit more expensive than Ebay ones but they'll be the right part. I've had enough of buying parts that aren't quite right :D
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I found that items 6&7 are not identical bushes despite the description.
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Started on the Out of Sight Audio install. Then realised my battery was flat, too much playing with stuff without running the engine to charge the battery.
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Finally got these so I was able to get the rear speakers in properly and add the insulating cover to the battery live terminal.
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And the Out of Sight Audio is working! Still waiting on a couple of wires for the tape deck, and my front speakers next week. Then just need to re-bleed the brakes and it's WOF time.
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WOF TIME!! I bet it felt good writing those words.
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WOF TIME!! I bet it felt good writing those words.
Oh yes! It's soo close!
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My front speakers have arrived. There's something very exciting about shiny new speakers.
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Started on the install. I used my original speakers to mount the tweeters which already had holes drilled in them from a previous install. Not happy with it like this though, especially the passenger side.
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Hey Rob,done those front speakers in the dash pop out? mine do,i use it as a smugglers spot......should be able to pull the speakers out and mount those new ones under the factory covers that are there already? maybe?
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Hey Rob,done those front speakers in the dash pop out? mine do,i use it as a smugglers spot......should be able to pull the speakers out and mount those new ones under the factory covers that are there already? maybe?
Yes they do. Though they should be screwed in from underneath :D
I have two sets - one with the holes drilled in them and one perfect set. I thought I'd try it this way first. I like the idea of the raised base directing the sound towards the passenger compartment.
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looking good.
can't wait till you hear them!!!!
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looking good.
can't wait till you hear them!!!!
I'm waiting for the WOF....engine sound will be better than speakers
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looking good.
can't wait till you hear them!!!!
I think they sound good - but my Bluetooth thing is making a very annoying high-pitched buzzing which I need to sort out.
Tape deck appears to be non-functional :(
I'm waiting for the WOF....engine sound will be better than speakers
Oh yeah! So looking forward to it!
So in today's news.. Patricia talked to me!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AahImc-viUc
But then refused to talk again, dammit.
Got my throttle link bushes.
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And the dash is all back together.
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To-do list is looking better :D
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Bleeding the brakes again. Found two slow leaks on the right side of the car - might explain the squashy pedal.
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Went for a drive around the block. Nothing fell off. Nobody died. Though there were some interesting suspension clunks when entering the angled drive. And the speedo worked for a second then read zero the whole time. Brakes were not great but improving as I went, so starting to bed in I guess. It was very loud! The wife said she heard the whole thing from inside the house.
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Still trying to get the speedo to work, last thing I think before WOF time. I located the speed sensor and it has a fair bit of corrosion on the connections. had a go at cleaning it but I was rushing a bit and I don't think I did a good enough job :D
Will extract it tonight if I get chance and clean it properly.
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so good man....respect for the amazing effort
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i'm really enjoying watching this come together...nice work
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Thanks guys :) It's sooo close now.
Pulled out the vehicle speed sensor. I think it's busted. There was plenty of gunk and corrosion in the connector but the O-ring is broken on the sensor itself too.
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Ooh, ooh, ooh, well, I pulled the other half of the speed sensor out, the above was only half of it! I cleaned it all up more, clicked it together properly and screwed it back in place after testing that the drive part on the driveshaft worked.
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And it works! Managed 6kph on my drive :D
Better book a WOF then, see what happens!!
Pretty sure my rear diff is locked and the control isn't working so that's another thing to fix.
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Did you replace the O -ring?
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10 bucks say's he def did replace it 8)
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And it works! Managed 6kph on my drive :D
ONLY 6kph?? Get on it man! >:D
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ONLY 6kph?? Get on it man! >:D
Hehe, I don't trust the brakes yet...
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This is the view of the throttle linkage is from passenger footwell correct.?
Appears the rubber bush has disintegrated hence the cable tie.
I don't think this rubber bush is not longer available.
Purchased these 2 bushes today from VW dealer.
VW Part number VW-191721559 (Bush, Accelerator Pedal) @ $5.56 each Total AU$12.23 incl. GST
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Made a clean bit. Testing a few last things before first WOF. Number plate lights didn't work. I'm sure I tested them before. Both bulbs were toast anyway so that's now sorted.
So I booked it in for tomorrow morning. Gulp...
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Have you booked in for WOF tomorrow Rob, or for a professional groom in preparation for it?
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Have you booked in for WOF tomorrow Rob, or for a professional groom in preparation for it?
After it's on the road it's going to Finer Details to get a serious 25 hour prep and ceramic coat.
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All the best for a pass today mate👍🏻
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After it's on the road it's going to Finer Details to get a serious 25 hour prep and ceramic coat.
I wouldn't be doing ceramic coating.
No question when done (as long as the paint prep is perfect) they are brilliant. They resist swirling and have that "I've just been waxed" look without work.
But you CAN get that look by polishing/waxing - it takes time and work. You can remove swirls with the right tool and polishes. And shed time with your favourite classic isn't really work :D
The problem with ceramics is that if you plan on keeping the car long term, you will eventually get marks/swirls, and then you have a problem. Because the ceramic is integrated into the paint and extremely hard, refinishing is problematic.
I wouldn't do a classic car in ceramic.
I might do a car I was keeping for less than 2-3 years and I was too busy to wash/wax regularly.
Watch this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93MmQhNwqxk
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Hi,id avoid the ceramic coating,and stay with natural wax,as the paint needs feeding from the wax(carnauba,bees wax etc..no silicone) the ceramic coating most likely with prevent it....and watch out for sunscreen as it eats into the clear coat!
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great video, divisive comments from various detailing professionals
>:D
how many proponents of ceramic coatings actually correct the paint before applying their magic coating ?
the pros/cons of paint coatings has been going on since the days of duraseal etc.
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WOF Time....
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Failed :D As expected really.
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Rust on the sill - expected that.
Steering play
Top mounts not sitting properly
Exhaust hitting driveshaft (expected that too)
Steering rod hitting things it shouldn't (it's the LHD one, I thought it fit. bugger)
Also the speedo stopped working again on the way back.
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Bugger, oh well back to work.
Whats the cause of the steering play?
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Bugger, oh well back to work.
Whats the cause of the steering play?
Not sure yet, it wasn't obvious.
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Sorry for the wobbly cam, the mount I used was not good for this job!! Thought I'd upload this anyway for the 5 cylinder noises :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohGBPCWkmEU
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Sorry for the wobbly cam, the mount I used was not good for this job!! Thought I'd upload this anyway for the 5 cylinder noises :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohGBPCWkmEU
It'll be OK once you replace the square wheels with round ones :laugh:
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the jitteriness lends a documentary feel to the film.
:D
car sounded nice, good to see the dash light up .
;D
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Sent the driver side tie rod off to HBI Engineering for the ball joint to be rebuilt. Then I can re-fit that, adjust the exhaust, and drive the car to bed the brakes in a bit more and get a quote on fixing that rusty hole in the sill.
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Sent the driver side tie rod off to HBI Engineering for the ball joint to be rebuilt. Then I can re-fit that, adjust the exhaust, and drive the car to bed the brakes in a bit more and get a quote on fixing that rusty hole in the sill.
How did the people doing the other body repairs miss that rusty piece?
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How did the people doing the other body repairs miss that rusty piece?
I have no idea! It's directly below one of the holes in the bodywork so should have been obvious.
I do recall a discussion that we wouldn't fully strip and repaint the underside, but that all the holes needed to be fixed. Maybe they took that to mean ignore the underside and don't check it. I don't know.
It got to the point where I think they wanted it done and out of there despite them having had it for months before starting it.
It will remain a mystery!
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Dirty car:
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Tie rod had returned from HBI Engineering and looks like new.
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Should be able to get it fitted tonight, tweak the exhaust then get the car back on its wheels again.
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Getting close to summer cruises now Rob 8)
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Haven't had a lot of time to work on Rusty this weekend but it's back on its wheels with working steering. Plus I picked up this little gadget as the battery seems to be draining itself far too quickly. Might be a worn out battery or something draining it, not sure yet. You can Bluetooth to it from a phone to monitor battery charge.
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the future is now!
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Hmm, 98% after 24hrs, 82% after 48hrs. Haven't touched the car.
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Rob, you will have to check the standby current draw. Get a digital multimeter and set it to 10A DC scale (DC symbol can look like a straight line with 3 small dashes under it, AC is the sign wave squiggle) and move the red lead to the (10A) jack (or hole). Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery (I would replace that cable for a pre made heavy duty one, it looks dodgy) and connect your multimeter leads in between the battery post and lead. Your reading should be no more than 0.06 amps. The lead may spark and current draw start off high and quickly drop back, this is just capacitors in radios etc charging up. If the current draw is excessive start pulling fuses with battery power on them until the current draw goes away, then your problem is on that circuit. Maybe first start looking at the accessories that you have fitted. A good one is getting the radio red acc and yellow batt wires around the wrong way.
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Rob, you will have to check the standby current draw. Get a digital multimeter and set it to 10A DC scale (DC symbol can look like a straight line with 3 small dashes under it, AC is the sign wave squiggle) and move the red lead to the (10A) jack (or hole). Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery (I would replace that cable for a pre made heavy duty one, it looks dodgy) and connect your multimeter leads in between the battery post and lead. Your reading should be no more than 0.06 amps. The lead may spark and current draw start off high and quickly drop back, this is just capacitors in radios etc charging up. If the current draw is excessive start pulling fuses with battery power on them until the current draw goes away, then your problem is on that circuit. Maybe first start looking at the accessories that you have fitted. A good one is getting the radio red acc and yellow batt wires around the wrong way.
Thanks for that I will try this when I get some time to tinker. The head unit had permanent/switched lives the wrong way around so I fixed that.
And yes now you mention it, that negative wire is dodgy, will swap it for one of the nice shiny new ones I was looking at the other day.
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I think from memory my Ur was pulling 250 mAmps with the ignition off. This is due to the stereo and alarm.
My battery would go flat over a period of a few weeks if not charged too.
I should re check the current draw just to re confirm.
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Picked this up from VW. Hoping it will be adaptable to make my speedo work again.
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Brand new one on ebay
They are also used in the 200
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDI-80-GT-GEARBOX-SPEED-SENSOR-857957827B-857-957-827-B-/122748884055?_trksid=p2349526.m2548.l4275
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That's the one for the auto gearbox with extra long tail on the turny thing. It might be possible to shorten it I guess :D
But I have a VW one to try now.
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Hard to tell from OEM
Hopefully it works. Test drive on Monday!
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As for the battery - it's drawing 0.04-0.06 amps at standby, and in five minutes where all I did was unlock and lock the car a couple of times, test the boot light, and run the interior light it went from 41% to 26% charged. Time for a new one I think!
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A little bit more convincing...
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Slightly improved weight distribution due to whopping big new battery. Need to work out a way of strapping it down.
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i spent ages going around various Super Cheaps and Repcos trying to find a battery with terminals the same way as my existing one then realised when I got home that all I would have needed to do was flip it around and the wires would have reached. What a muppet.
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Nearly there Rob, will be great to get to that final detail stage.
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Hey Rob that battery cable looks better. There should be a plastic lip at the bottom of the battery and hopefully a M8 threaded hole in the bottom of the battery box. Most euro's have a plate and bolt to hold the battery down.
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There's nothing to fasten a battery holder on to, for some reason. Might get the body shop to weld on some tags when it's there for that rust repair on the sill.
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On my way out to get the rusty sill checked out.
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80's goodness
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So the speedo repair didn't work, read zero the whole time. Need to investigate that more.
I've booked the car in for rust repair soon, plus a wheel alignment and re-bleed of the brakes this Saturday. The brakes are really spongy and I've bled them twice. WIll get a pro to do them :D
There seems to be an issue with idling once warmed up, revs drop way down and the car stalls.
Other than that it feels so good to drive it! It makes an amazing noise, steering feels good, it makes me grin :D
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Quick vid of me pulling the car out of the garage.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GngzHBcNLE4
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nice photo bomb
urq over de lorean any day
;)
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On a GT coupe I had I lay on the driveway a whole afternoon, trying to bleed the damn things brakes every which way with so little success I was just about sobbing with the frustration of it in the end. I had never encountered such a vitriole-and-cuss-inducing brake job in my life, and haven't experienced one since. It was a wheel cylinder which I think (from a memory tainted with hate and the red mist of anger) I had put a kit in myself and obviously stuffed up. Pulled, had an expert do the thing. Success. I think you taking it to a brake shop is a good idea. And you now know why!
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I did some reading around the brake system when I had a bad master cylinder in need of replacement. It's bl**dy complicated and is linked to the power steering for some reason! Probably to stop muppets like me playing with it!
This from the UK quattro Network:
"On the MB and RR Audi ur-quattros, a tandem pump provides both steering and brake assist. The rear part of the pump is a standard power steering pump fed by a translucent header tank. A small internal hole feeds a small amount of oil into the front section of the pump which uses two tiny pistons driven by an eccentric to supply high pressure hydraulic oil for the brake assist system. The smaller of the three hoses coming from the pump goes to the brake pressure accumulator which contains a built-in regulator.
etc etc etc"
They could have just copied a good Japper setup, like Honda.
Anyway, I found two reconditioned ones in England and Germany for about $700 landed here, then found an Audi 100 one in US with exact same part no for $150 brand new landed here :)
Got the work done by a Euro specialist in Hamilton - he charged bugger all. He also fixed a leaking clutch master as well.
Perfect brakes now. And I don't have to keep topping up the clutch reservoir.
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The suspension has settled a bit. Reckon my old car would pass the shoe test?
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Going in for wheel alignment, brakes bleeding and exhaust alignment.
I've bled the brakes twice and they're still spongy, time for a pro to do them. Exhaust alignment because them doing it on a ramp is much easier than me laying on my back under the car.
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Apparently the brakes work properly now!
Update on the list :D
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That's some list.
I would be too scared to write a list incase wify found it and relised the true cost of having a car as a toy.
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That's some list.
I would be too scared to write a list incase wify found it and relised the true cost of having a car as a toy.
She asked me the other day how much I'd spent on the car. So I told her. Still married so that's good :D
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Bet it was close, though!
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I bet the next project will be a new kitchen.🙌 About the same cost of an Audi restoration 😣
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I bet the next project will be a new kitchen.🙌 About the same cost of an Audi restoration 😣
I do most of the cooking! :D
Wheel alignment done, brakes bled, exhaust adjusted but still knocking when lifting off the throttle. Next: rusty sill and working Speedo.
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I’m a firm believer in full disclosure too. Nearly there, would be nice to get some summer motoring in with it but one can’t rush these things.
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I’m a firm believer in full disclosure too. Nearly there, would be nice to get some summer motoring in with it but one can’t rush these things.
I'm planning to drive it to Leadfoot Festival for Waitangi weekend. I hope it's able to do it by then :D
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And the nice part about restoration on a car of this prestige.
They tend to appreciate rather then depreciate.
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I'm planning to drive it to Leadfoot Festival for Waitangi weekend. I hope it's able to do it by then :D
Planning Leadfoot too... But late January with no aircon... The 911 might win that one!
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Planning Leadfoot too... But late January with no aircon... The 911 might win that one!
Yeah that 650km drive in a black car with no aircon will be interesting!!
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Yeah that 650km drive in a black car with no aircon will be interesting!!
I survived more than 40 years driving without aircon, as did many other,s so opening a window is not too difficult if temperatures start rising
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I survived more than 40 years driving without aircon, as did many other,s so opening a window is not too difficult if temperatures start rising
Lol..and no doubt you suffered the added hardship of manual windows as well.
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Lol..and no doubt you suffered the added hardship of manual windows as well.
Exercise is good for you which is probably why I am still here and able to report on the 'hardships' we endured :)
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Yeah that 650km drive in a black car with no aircon will be interesting!!
I have fond memories of driving my old black Ur around central Otago during summertime. It was a sauna to say the least, but so worth it.
Now I have a white one with air con. ;)
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Windows down, sunroof up!
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sunroof out
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Out and in the boot.
By the way I may have accidentally ordered a set of Samco silicone hoses.
:D
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Rob have you done any work on the engine & turbo etc?
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Rob have you done any work on the engine & turbo etc?
No, none at all yet. I'm sure something will break once I start driving it :)
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Oh apart from new plugs.
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Random photo collage
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You're tenacious, that's for sure. I don't think I could have done it, - and still be married.
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It takes a lot to see a project through start to finish, a great effort Rob.
That picture collage just shows how far its come, all its takes is perseverance, time and money.
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Respect!
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The speakers were just a few mm too deep to fit properly in the holes and it bothered me that they didn't sit right to I got some thin spacers to push them out a bit. Abtec Audio Lounge made them for me while I waited. Great service!
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You know what Rusty is missing?
Well, a few things but one big one is some doof doof noises. And of course something to make them work, as the Out of Sight Audio device is winging its way back to the US because of a loud hissing noise problem.
Anyway I happen to have a rather nice 10" sub in my garage which I want to install somewhere. Of course anything like this must be reversible, so I got the spare side trim out, from the GT donor car, to work out how it might fit.
There's a big space inside those lovely box flares which really wants to be a bass box :)
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Do a moulded fibreglass one that fits in there nic n snug.
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Do a moulded fibreglass one that fits in there nic n snug.
Yeah I was thinking that. Never tried fiberglass but it's something I want to have a go at.
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I can send you a few photos of the 2 I have done. One for my Golf and one for Subaru Outback.
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Yes please! Seen pics of it done online. The manual for my sub recommends a 0.5 sq ft ported enclosure for rock type music :D
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Interesting. I always thought sealed was better for rock. Makes it more punchy.
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Interesting. I always thought sealed was better for rock. Makes it more punchy.
Sealed would be much easier to integrate into the car so I'm tempted to go for that. It sounded great in a sealed MDF box in the Skoda :)
http://www.soundstream.com/manuals/EXACT%20SUBWOOFER/EXACT%20Subwoofer%20Manual.pdf
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Looking at the you would be looking at band pass enclosure for rock. Not really something you can do when you are in a tight spot. Plus you need more space. 0.5 for sealed, 0.75 for vented and lofty full 1ft3 for a bandpass enclosure. I recon just stick with a well insulated sealed enclosure. Unless of course you put in an MDF parcel shelf and cut a hole in that. Infinite baffle. Then you can just slide the original one back in when you want it back to stock. Plus you can mount a pair of 6x9s in there and the amp underneath.
flush mount the lot, then acoustic carpet over the top so it's all invisible when the boot is closed.
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Looking at the you would be looking at band pass enclosure for rock. Not really something you can do when you are in a tight spot. Plus you need more space. 0.5 for sealed, 0.75 for vented and lofty full 1ft3 for a bandpass enclosure. I recon just stick with a well insulated sealed enclosure. Unless of course you put in an MDF parcel shelf and cut a hole in that. Infinite baffle. Then you can just slide the original one back in when you want it back to stock. Plus you can mount a pair of 6x9s in there and the amp underneath.
flush mount the lot, then acoustic carpet over the top so it's all invisible when the boot is closed.
In most cars maybe. But the quattro has a metal (structural) parcel shelf, metal behind the seat back and a large fuel tank between the two.
I went with a sealed MDF box in the back of the Skoda because I'm more comfortable working with wood/MDF. Tempted to go the same way here as I'm not sure if I want to get into the mess/fumes/fibres/time of doing a fibreglass enclosure. Given that it will all be hidden from view :D Of course it will weigh more. Hmm.
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I did a bit more playing with the sub tonight. I looked into doing a fibreglass enclosure but I really don't want to get into that much mess, fumes and time! So:
Step one - make a CAD template (Cardboard Aided Design, thanks Project Binky!)
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Step 2, cut a piece of leftover MDF to shape.
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Step 3, make a hole in the spare trim piece.
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Step 4 - test fit the sub. It fits well, plenty of room.
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I'm planning to keep it simple, bolt the MDF to the bodywork, fit the trim over the top then screw the sub in place.
See what it sounds like! If it's not right it'll be plan B
Next step after that is to get some thin ply and use it to strengthen the trim, then find some vinyl and leather to try and match the existing stuff.
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Sneaky school run on the way for more rust repair.
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Well, that looks fabulous in the great outdoors, you should be very proud of all your work
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Did a bit more tinkering with the spare side panel to work towards get the sub fitted. I bought some thin ply to strengthen the panel so I can line it - couldn't find red leather but I got some vinyl which I think will look okay. We'll see if it does!
I used contact adhesive to bond the two wood surfaces together. The scrap metal pile came in handy to weigh it down.
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Looks promising.
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Got another speed sensor.
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It's the same shape as the Audi one but same connector as the VW one!!
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Will have a play at the weekend.
Just collected the car from Kohl after getting the last of the rust repaired, and a battery clamp made. Pics later :D
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yuss!!!!!
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The battery clamp that Kohl Rod & Custom Ltd made for me. Great job, very neat.
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Fitted the new speed sensor but couldn't be bothered to move the wife's car out of the way to test.
So I spent half an hour trying and failing to get the centre rubber exhaust mount on properly, eventually leaving a cable tie on there which won't last long but might hold it until I can have another go when the car's on a ramp.
I did a bit more on fitting the subwoofer today. Test fitted the panels, and spent lots of time lining it up, trimming the MDF piece, making a metal bracket, bolting it in, realising it didn't line up, adding another MDF ring as a spacer and finally covering the trim in red vinyl.
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are you going to be around tomorrow at all rob? i have found the under dash pieces you wanted to trace to make a template from? i could bring them over sometime and you can copy them? and take some pics? I have a piece of venting i want to ask you about fitting and a rear screen demister switch question too..... i need to fit them and just want to see if you can give me some tips
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are you going to be around tomorrow at all rob? i have found the under dash pieces you wanted to trace to make a template from? i could bring them over sometime and you can copy them? and take some pics? I have a piece of venting i want to ask you about fitting and a rear screen demister switch question too..... i need to fit them and just want to see if you can give me some tips
Yep I'll be around pretty much all day.
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cool, i have some errands to run and i'll messenger you later
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Pretty pleased with this. Just needs the grille fitting now.
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Don't know how this happened, just old age I guess, and sun damage making it brittle. Ah well, time to break out the old heavyweight shift knob I had in the Skoda.
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Got the water blaster out and gave Rusty a quick rinse. Only a week to go until Finer Details NZ do their stuff, can't wait!
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More fiddling with the speed sensors today. The factory one works and produces a 5v pulse as expected. The two VW ones do not! Unless the pins are in a totally different order and I wired them wrong, they don't seem to produce the same outputs. I continuity tested the wiring to the dash - all good. So the fault is either the dash itself, or the connector on the factory sensor, which I have now replaced with some spade connectors
Next step - test drive. Can't do it now as I'll wake my daughter up :D
This is the shape of the passenger side under-dash panel I'm missing.
Thanks Takas for bringing yours round, much appreciated.
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sorry for the guess on the broken tab...looks a lil...errr yup...i was thinking about it some more and i think it was a bit more like a kind of elongated piece that flared out like a fishes tail or a wingnut type shape...it broke off when i first got the car....well impressed by this thing in the flesh. its a credit to you man...
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Another sneaky school run in Rusty
You can tell where I went by following the trail of oil drops
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No speedo on the way there. Working speedo on the way back!! As soon as the car starts to warm up, oil starts leaking, possibly from the dipstick, hard to tell. Need to sort that out though.
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Sounds like you hbave a poor electrical connection somewhere in your speedo circuit.
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Sounds like you hbave a poor electrical connection somewhere in your speedo circuit.
Yeah I think so. Last night I continuity tested all the signal wiring from the sensor to the dash but not the other two wires to the sensor which I assume are switched live and earth as there's 12v across them. Will check the earth next. Tracing it should be fun.
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Amp is mostly in place. Need a fuse and a longer power cable.
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Looks like the oil leak culprit. I tightened it a little bit. Not sure if that will do the trick or it needs to be replaced.
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Also I can't resist taking pics of Rusty.
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Looks great Rob. Must be gangbusters in the flesh.
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Yep that's a broken cable from inside the seat. The one that lets the seat fold forward. I wonder sometimes if this car is actively fighting me.
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easy fix, seats come apart and together with a lil fiddling and patience
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I think you'll find that switch is leaking between the plastic and its housing, just replace it.... they are cheap.
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I think you'll find that switch is leaking between the plastic and its housing, just replace it.... they are cheap.
Got one on its way :)
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Thank you so much to John Stone for sending me these. The manual was a huge unexpected bonus and I'm really grateful for it.
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WoF re-test called off due to intermittent speedo.
Also I need to fix the stalling at idle.
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All good, you deserve it - awesome effort, very few would be bold enough.
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Is it the speed sensor causing your troubles with the speedo?
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All good, you deserve it - awesome effort, very few would be bold enough.
Or stupid enough! :D
Is it the speed sensor causing your troubles with the speedo?
The sensor tests fine, and signal wire has continuity to the dash so I'm thinking it's one of the other two wires which appear to be a switched live and earth. Will wire new ones and see if it cures it.
Today's other news:
It's time for the long awaited clean! Dropped Rusty off today at Finer Details NZ. Imagine how good it'll look after several days of attention from a pro detailer, plus a ceramic coating. So excited to see the results!
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I just realised when I pick it up I can get the pinstripes on and the rear badges. And the door rings.
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Mate, it will look stunning. There’s nothing like black paint that’s gleaming.
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Yep that's a broken cable from inside the seat. The one that lets the seat fold forward. I wonder sometimes if this car is actively fighting me.
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I have a new one that you can have. PM me if you want it.
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Hello Rob
I am a friend of Danny and Zac and admire your car everytime it turns up at the Kohls.
Your persistence will pay off and you certainly inspired me.
I am keen on quattros ever since meeting Walter Roerhl back in Germany in the 80's and watching the rally circuit in those days.
Its my dream car as well and I finally bit the bullet and now there is another car in your neighbourhood.
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That's awesome! We should get them together some time.
Was that the one on trademe recently?
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Hello Rob
I am a friend of Danny and Zac and admire your car everytime it turns up at the Kohls.
Your persistence will pay off and you certainly inspired me.
I am keen on quattros ever since meeting Walter Roerhl back in Germany in the 80's and watching the rally circuit in those days.
Its my dream car as well and I finally bit the bullet and now there is another car in your neighbourhood.
Well done Wolfgang! Is that an Opel in your shed?
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Sure, i would be keen and yes its the one from Wanganui.
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I am a bid of a car hoarder and i got a 73 Duster and a 69 Opel for sale to make room for the Audi.
The Opel is on trademe if you want to see some photos.
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Wolfgang...do you still have the VR6 Scirocco?
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No, the shell was too gone and too expensive to complete, but i still got a Mk1 and Mk2 Scirocco.
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She does fight you Rob, very similar to "Christine" testing your loyalty to the max "she did with me" >:D
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The detailing has begun!
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Test fitting the rings and pinstripes. This is after one of three stages of polishing, and the phone pic really doesn't do it justice. Finer Details NZ are doing an amazing job.
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Some from my real camera.
I am so excited about how good this looks, and there's three more stages of polish and coating still to go.
Finer Details NZ are detailing wizards
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i was lucky enough to see this in the flesh tonight....looks super tough, wow is an understatement
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Daaaamn. Amazing what a good polish does. That looks epic.
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Gee, you wont want to drive it now for fear it getting dirty.
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This just arrived (from Sheffield via my dad).
Hoping it will work! It's from a 1987 Nissan Bluebird so it has different wiring but I've found a pinout diagram. Good job because all the wires are black or red.
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I went over to Finer Details NZ to add the Audi rings and pinstripes. I decided to just go with the double centre stripe on the sides.
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Two years ago today, the full extent of rust was becoming apparent. Don't leave your classic Audi in a paddock!
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I certainly admire your commitment Rob, anyone else possibly would have wrecked and stripped her for parts.
How far away from getting everything complete and WOF'd ?
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You have come a long way over those two years and the latest pics show just how much, it looks awesome
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And to think I said I'd have it on the road in twelve months! :D
Just need to get the speedo reliable - wiring I think
And sort that oil leak - new oil pressure switch on its way
and fix the stalling on idle issue when warm - not sure on that one! Needs some troubleshooting.
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And to think I said I'd have it on the road in twelve months! :D
Just need to get the speedo reliable - wiring I think
And sort that oil leak - new oil pressure switch on its way
and fix the stalling on idle issue when warm - not sure on that one! Needs some troubleshooting.
Just a thought Rob,
Have you checked all the vacuum lines around the cold start valve?
I recall having a small idling issue on my first WR. Replacing one of the rubber lines in under the cold start valve component cured that.
Most of the lines are small diameter rubber with the braided sheath, but there is a larger diameter one right underneath that can be overlooked.
Other than that, make sure the metal diaphragm in the metering head on top of the airbox seats correctly when closed. If it's off center it would cause problems at idle. There should be a tiny gap all around it's circumference when "closed". Will have to find out what that gap is though.
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Thanks, I'll check it out. I've ordered some vacuum line, clips, joiners etc to replace all of the lines eventually.
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Oil pressure switch changed.
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Oh, Rusty!
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Wow. How good is this looking? Almost ready for the ceramic coating.
Finer Details NZ doing a great job.
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I'd be more than pleased with that
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Stunning.
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Lose the red trim Rob, it looks shyte... :laugh:
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Lose the red trim Rob, it looks shyte... :laugh:
I thought I might keep it :D
I have to wait a few more days for Chris to finish the coating. He's fitting me in around other jobs, hence the delay.
Then I've asked him to drop it next door to Kohl Rod and Custom to get the brake leak sorted. Only 6 weeks until Leadfoot and I need to get a WoF soon so I can do some test runs.
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That looks fantastic,love to see what one in blood orange would look like(i had a 70 911s in that colour),really enjoying reading your thread! have a great xmas
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I think this was a wise investment
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And I received this awesome period accessory - a CBOX cassette holder.
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AA plus,can't go wrong! merry christmas Rob n Rusty!
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Hey Rob...
Really enjoying this project for the many months now and just wanted to say thank you for all the posts..
And whenever you post pictures I have to admire your choice of wheels...absolutely perfect
Cheers
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Yes" Someone else who likes my wheels :)
I got Finer Details NZ to drop Rusty off at Kohl Rod & Custom Ltd for them to check out the brake fluid leak. It turns out it was my fault for buying the wrong T-piece union for the rear. They've fitted a new one and are making a new front to rear line (the only one I didn't replace) because it doesn't quite reach now.
Happy with that because it means all lines are new now.
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The sunlight really brings out the flake in the paint.
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Ooooo, look at that shine! Finer Details NZ have almost finished with it!
Also we now have brakes, thanks to Kohl Rod & Custom Ltd.
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It looked a bit small next to all of teh 4WDs and American tanks!
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WOW! Talk about deep - absolutely beautiful, Rob!
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This looks absolutely stunning, the white wheels and clear indicators are a great match.
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It may look small Rob but would outperform any of them.
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I can collect Rusty tomorrow from Finer Details NZ. They just had a couple of things to finish off after the Christmas break.
It looks so awesome!
Then I have a list of things to fix - broken seat release cable, speedo, stalling, and it's WoF time again :D
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I bet you can't wait to get that home and the last few gremlins sorted.
Mind you, once it does have a WOF you'll be so busy driving around you'll never get anything else done.
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Looks great Rob.
Couldn't let my eye go past the Delorean up the back there...
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I bet you can't wait to get that home and the last few gremlins sorted.
Mind you, once it does have a WOF you'll be so busy driving around you'll never get anything else done.
I think I'l; be bankrupt the first time I fill the 90 litre tank!!
Looks great Rob.
Couldn't let my eye go past the Delorean up the back there...
Yeah I had a goo look at that. It recently sold for a lot of money! I had a sit in it and my head touched the roof. And I'm noi that tall!
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HOLY $%&#! LOOK AT THAT SHINE!
Finer Details NZ have really delivered the goods here!
After a full three-stage paint correction, CarPro CarPro NZ CQuartz Finest ceramic paint protection was applied. The results speak for themselves.
I have a few things to fix, then I'll be able to take it somewhere for a proper photo shoot.
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Beautiful, is it resistant to cat paws?
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OH NO!!!THAT CAT JUST SPRAYED IT!
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cat rides shotgun
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She's a lady, she wouldn't spray it! :D
Today I finished off the sub install, fixed the snapped cable in the seat, installed the tape deck, cleaned the carpet, tried and failed to fix the speedo again. Not a bad afternoon's work.
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Also some vac lines arrived but the clips haven't come yet.
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:D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5tJfRmwghQ&
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earth, wind and fire - boogie wonderland
good tunes !
:laugh:
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Let me guess... in your 50's? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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It belongs to the wife, not my sort of music :)
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The vacuum lines looked pretty tired.
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So I looked a bit closer and found that they are not in good shape! The rubber is hard and makes cracking noises if you try to bend it.
https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRustyquattro/videos/1214589495308011/
So I cut new ones to length but I need to wait for the clips and joiners to arrive to finish the job. They apparently cleared customs days ago.
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Oil and filters changed.
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Finally got my joiners and clips and finished making my new vac lines. No change to the stalling when warm. Need to try a few more things now I've ruled that out.
https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRustyquattro/videos/1219986208101673/
New development on the speedo, I can hear the speedo pulses coming through a speaker!! So I assume that means an earth fault in its wiring. Still need to trace the wires and see exactly where they go, I don't think it's as simple as a ground, signal and switched live.
I tried tracing the wires to the speed sensor tonight with no success - talk about spaghetti! But then I dug through my documentation and found this. Which means I can run a new switched live and ground to it and see if it cures the problem.
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You've been a busy boy. Was the Vac line supplied from NZ?
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Idle stabilisation valve could be playing up?
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You've been a busy boy. Was the Vac line supplied from NZ?
No, Ebay. UK I think
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Dash and various gearbox speed sensors removed for some troubleshooting with a friend's help help later this week.
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Also I've decided to call it with the drive to Leadfoot - it's in two weeks and it's just not worth the risk. Even if I get the WoF by then the car will be unproven. Still planning to go, just in another car.
So I think I'll get the front bumper removed and sort out the things I need to there like headlight washers and broken intercooler mounts, plus I will get my silicone hoses soon so I can do those too.
I ordered a new set of HT leads today just in case.
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Dash and various gearbox speed sensors removed for some troubleshooting with a friend's help help later this week.
So it’s your intent to diagnose the fault off the vehicle?
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So it’s your intent to diagnose the fault off the vehicle?
Yep that was the plan! We failed to get the dash to come on properly so gave up on that to avoid damaging it, but proved that the factory sender works. Tried all new wiring, no change, so it must be the dash unit itself. Sigh.
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Hey rob
I have a new gear stick knob (repro) from classic quattro if you want it FOC. I got it and then had the original recovered so I don’t need it any more. Please send your post address and I will mail it to you.
Cheers
Rich
RR urq #487 of 892
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Hey rob
I have a new gear stick knob (repro) from classic quattro if you want it FOC. I got it and then had the original recovered so I don’t need it any more. Please send your post address and I will mail it to you.
Cheers
Rich
RR urq #487 of 892
Thanks for the offers, but John Stone sent me one a few weeks ago! I haven't got around to fitting it yet :)
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Good news, the dash and sensor have been proven to work. Turns out the wiring diagram I was using was for a 1985 car and mine is a 1984 build. So I was testing the wrong pins!
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Powered by DeWalt!
https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRustyquattro/videos/1224519157648378/
I did some tinkering this morning and tested continuity from signal wire to dash and it works. So all of the parts have been proven to be functional outside the car. Confused now.
Haven't had time yet to re-fit and test again.
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This is certainly putting up some resistance, pardon the pun, to actually getting on the road.
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So you've had the dash working in the car previously correct? So it could only be an intermittent circuit somewhere.. Could be the connector, could be a broken wire, or even a broken down wire that won't carry the required current. Best of luck!
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Powered by DeWalt!
https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRustyquattro/videos/1224519157648378/
Pfffttt... didn't even get to 88 MPH... how are you ever going to get back to 1984???
;D
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OK, so the speedo works on the bench. Maybe check that the mechanical thingy that drives the speedo sensor is working, ie no stripped cogs or drivers. Or drive it with a drill, as you did on the bench. I'm guessing you have a good power supply and negative supply to the sensor. I don't know what the power supply on these cars should be but some hall speedo sensors have battery voltage (they reduce voltage inside them), others have 5 volt, reduced from the instrument cluster. Does anything else in the car need a road speed signal, ie cruise control, transmission controller, engine controller, radio, wipers, that voice warning system, etc. (Just some ideas).
One of those circuits could be faulty pulling down the speedo sensor output which, if it's a hall sensor, will only be 5 volt high and 0 volt low. Maybe cut the speedo sensor wire at the instrument cluster and at the sensor and connect a new direct wire, just to test, (as you did on the bench). Good luck
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Yus!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKh7HSppZQQ&feature=youtu.be
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Excellent!
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The speedo is working at last!
The problem was wiring after all. I thought I'd tested the wiring by connecting a switched live to the signal wire and putting a tester on the other end, where I got a 12v live.
But it turned out that somewhere the signal wire to the dash connector was hooked up to a switched live, and also connected to the speech synthesiser, so the pulses from the sender were being ingnored by the dash, but clicks were coming from Patrizia's speaker.
I decided to bin the lot and run a new live, earth and signal wire. And it's working!
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I also sorted a separate switched live for the pin that powers the backlight on the odometer, which wasn't working. My mate swapped out the bulbs for LEDs in the holders, so it should last now. And it's readable .
I think I've sorted the idling issue too. A video from Gears and Gasoline about spark plugs reminded me that I changed them, and maybe they could be at fault, so I bought some new ones. Bosch weren't available so I went for the NGK equivalent.
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Ready for WOF?
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Ready for WOF?
I think it might be. Booked for this week.
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I can read my odometer! Thanks to Adam for soldering LEDs in place of the factory bulbs, Roissy.co.nz for identifying what pin they were connected to and a bit of re-wiring by me.
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Hopefully, this is the end of the trials and the tribulations can begin
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Hopefully, this is the end of the trials and the tribulations can begin
:D
Looking forward to making friends with the local AA guys.
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:D
Looking forward to making friends with the local AA guys.
You might be surprised I've found 80s vag technology to be surprisingly reliable in terms of not being left stranded.
But yes expect many niggles basically forever....
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Argh damn cats! One snuck in and got locked in the garage for 24 hours. Again. Looks like she spent the whole time going under the house on the muck, then walking on and sleeping on my bonnet and roof.
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The peril's of owning a black car there Rob :laugh:
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I have to agree with VW'n. I have owned my '88 MK2 Golf for 22 years and up until 4 years ago it was a daily driver. It only let me down once, the hall unit in the distributor failed and thankfully it was when I tried to back out of the garage. Yes, I have had to do ongoing maintenance but this is expected of an old vehicle.
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same, the cq has only let me down twice in 10 years, the same problem twice...fuel pump relay crapped out as the fuse box got wet....swapped it for a good one....never happened again....take her anywhere and be happy i did.
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Dropped off for its WoF...
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Have you topped off the tank so you can take the long way home?
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Have you topped off the tank so you can take the long way home?
Good idea :D I like your optimism.
That reminds me I haven't looked into the issue where it was really hard to get fuel into the tank. Getting 90 litres in will takes ages at the rate I was filling it last time.
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New problems have arisen. The brake lights thing is new. Dodgy earth maybe. Water in headlight must be from it being jet washed. Brakes - will bleed them again and see.
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New HT leads arrived today.
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It may have failed its WoF again, but it looked awesome doing it The drive home was great, nice and smooth and pleasant to drive.
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Damn, it just will not play ball!!!!
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Looking fantastic tho 😄
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Well, look at the positive, at least they can only do a recheck on the failed issues if you go back in the next few weeks.
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I'm still deciding whether or not I like these. I think I do, they're something different. Will fit them and see how I feel about them later as they're easy to remove.
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It's your car Rob, if you like them then leave them on. I think they look good. ;)
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it's good they are removable
;D
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And.............paw prints..............that would drive me nuts
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it's good they are removable
;D
:D
And.............paw prints..............that would drive me nuts
I know! Damn cat got herself locked in the garage for 24 hours.
Wheels off to bleed the brakes again.
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Don't worry that's not where I jacked it
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Hey Rob, maybe check the load adjusting valve on the rear axle. I had one that leaked from where the mechanical linkage went in and sucked in air. Took a while to find it. No signs of leaking and had to keep bleeding the brakes. Had to peel but the rubber cover to find the wet signs of leaking.
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Hey Rob, maybe check the load adjusting valve on the rear axle. I had one that leaked from where the mechanical linkage went in and sucked in air. Took a while to find it. No signs of leaking and had to keep bleeding the brakes. Had to peel but the rubber cover to find the wet signs of leaking.
Will check everything again. There's no valve at the rear, just a union splitting the pipe to each rear wheel. That has all been replaced.
Didn't get the brakes bled today as I spent the rest of the day wallpapering the lounge. :D
I did fit my new HT leads though.
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Brakes bled again and they feel much better, I think they're okay now. Brake light switch is intermittent, so I ordered a new one. Just the headlight to check out and it's time for another WoF.
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Some pics while it was out of the garage.
https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRustyquattro/videos/1238247722942188/
https://www.facebook.com/ProjectRustyquattro/videos/1238251666275127/
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A shiny new brake light switch has fixed the intermittent brake lights. I can't see any sign whatsoever of water in the headlight. So I'll book in for a WoF re-test next week. First chance I'll get to drop it off.
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super easy to unclip the glass and have a nosey in there if you wanna be absolutely sure they don't kick you back on that...hate that kind crap
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WoF re-test tomorrow....
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Best of luck
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Good luck Rob 👍🏼
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🤞Gonna be a pass surely. Good luck though!
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results???? 8)
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Sigh. He's still not happy with the brakes. So it's a fail. Going to take it to The Toy Shop Wellington I think, see what their opinion is. Just need to get it there outside of rush hour traffic.
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Cheeky snap in the driveway on the way home.
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so compact !
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What is their problem with the brakes..................is it retardation or pedal feel?
Do you think that they are expecting an older vehicle to match 21st century responses?
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The pedal probably travels too far or is too soft.
Rob have you bled the master cylinder? It's pretty common for air to get trapped in the master cylinder and no matter what you do the brakes will feel crape till you get rid of that air.
With a car that has sat soo long I would have rebuilt or replaced the master.
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What is their problem with the brakes..................is it retardation or pedal feel?
Do you think that they are expecting an older vehicle to match 21st century responses?
I'm wondering the same. But then they have older vehicles in all the time so you'd think they'd be used to them.
The pedal probably travels too far or is too soft.
Rob have you bled the master cylinder? It's pretty common for air to get trapped in the master cylinder and no matter what you do the brakes will feel s**te till you get rid of that air.
With a car that has sat soo long I would have rebuilt or replaced the master.
I have bled the master yes. it has had a new one at some point, I think Steve replaced it sometime in the last few years, could be wrong there.
It feels a bit soft at the top of the pedal then lower down it bites much better. I'll get it to someone who knows what they're doing as I want this sorted :)
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I'm wondering the same. But then they have older vehicles in all the time so you'd think they'd be used to them.
I have bled the master yes. it has had a new one at some point, I think Steve replaced it sometime in the last few years, could be wrong there.
It feels a bit soft at the top of the pedal then lower down it bites much better. I'll get it to someone who knows what they're doing as I want this sorted :)
The reason I questioned this, my Lotus always failed the handbrake test until I thought of a cheat to pass , then it returned to normal......................they simply expected too much from it.............umbrella handbrake actuating a tiny 1" square pads on the disc.
Prior to going to the testing station, I wound the adjusters up till the pads were dragging on the discs, went for the test and voila.
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On my UR (LHD) the feds complained about too much pedal travel. As the pedal height is adjustable I bought it up to the level of the clutch pedal. The Feds said this was much better. It's all in the mind isn't it. There was no change in braking ability.
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Your right in taking it to someone even if it's just to confirm that all is ok.
Brakes is not something you want to go wrong.
If all is ok then a temporary adjustments of the pedal to pass warrent might be in order.
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On my UR (LHD) the feds complained about too much pedal travel. As the pedal height is adjustable I bought it up to the level of the clutch pedal. The Feds said this was much better. It's all in the mind isn't it. There was no change in braking ability.
As in my case, perceived feel
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I'm taking it to the Toy Shop Wellington tomorrow night. They happen to be there late for a training session and John the owner has very kindly said I can drop Rusty off after rush hour. It's about a 20km drive. I've organised the Mrs as support vehicle and taxi home :D
Better put some fuel in!
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I have a couple of master cylinders laying around if you need one for a comparison or whatever....sounds like bull crap to me....jerks. the brakes in these things aren't the best by todays standards but they do work and will stop you.
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I have a couple of master cylinders laying around if you need one for a comparison or whatever....sounds like bull s**t to me....jerks. the brakes in these things aren't the best by todays standards but they do work and will stop you.
Want to come and drive it, see how it feels compared to yours?
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sure, and vice versa?
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sure, and vice versa?
That would be good. Only thing is it's going to The Toy Shop tomorrow :)
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what time? meet you there?
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Should be about 7pm. Got to get the train home then head back in after traffic dies down.
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can meet you there before I head over to the Wairarapa...no probs
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can meet you there before I head over to the Wairarapa...no probs
Awesome. Will message you when we're on our way.
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You may already have this link, if not I hope it helps
Brake bleeding sequence for RHD Audi ur-Quattros
http://audifans.com/mirror/www.isham-research.co.uk/quattro/brake_bleeding.html
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You may already have this link, if not I hope it helps
Brake bleeding sequence for RHD Audi ur-Quattros
http://audifans.com/mirror/www.isham-research.co.uk/quattro/brake_bleeding.html
I have seen that yes, thanks.
This is also useful:
http://www.20v.org/brakprob.htm
And according to those tests it's definitely not the brake bomb at fault.
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That was awesome! First drive on the motorway, doing the 20km to The Toy Shop Wellington.
Made a new friend at the petrol station. That will happen a lot I think.
And what's that in the background in pic 2? A Coupe quattro with properly working brakes, that's what.
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By the way according to the trip computer I averaged 16.5mpg, which is 17.1l/100km.
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What was the problem? Air in the system?
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What was the problem? Air in the system?
Not sorted yet. Had a drive of Takas' CQ and his brakes are way better at the top end, mine has nothing until about 2/3 of the way down. Not confidence-inspiring.
Toyshop will sort it :D The front wheels were hot when I arrived so the brakes are definitely binding, so they're going to remove and service the calipers first and go from there.
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This is the update from today:
There is a fluid leak at accumulator area which needs sorting.
Calipers seem OK.
They are going to take a look at master cylinder today.
The discs aren’t right. The pads don’t contact the full surface area.
Toy Shop supplied the discs and are going to resolve that issue. New discs will be a week, so Rusty will be sleeping there for a while.
I've asked for a price to change gearbox and rear diff fluids while it's there. I don't fancy doing those without a hoist.
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cool,progress!
;)
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Yeah. Resisting the urge to call hourly and say "are we there yet?"
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Latest Rusty catchup
(https://www.drivelife.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Project-Rusty-Quattro-165420-770x470.jpg)
https://www.drivelife.co.nz/2018/02/project-rusty-robs-audi-ur-quattro-part-33-still-no-wof/
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I've asked for a price to change gearbox and rear diff fluids while it's there. I don't fancy doing those without a hoist.
I have changed the gearbox fluid with the car up on jackstands and me rolling around on the floor before, the floor was well swept before I did it though. A hoist would have been better but needs must.
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Small update - the calipers are good, but seals on the master cylinder were not so good so they're replacing them. Waiting on them coming in from overseas.
But they're still not sure if that's what the main issue is.
Hoping it's nothing to do with the ABS pump as that sounds expensive.
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Two years ago vs. now. Progress has been made.
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Toyshop Wellington are rebuilding the brake master cylinder and doing the front calipers too to make sure everything is good.
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Hopefully this should bring this finally to fruition .
It has been quite a trial, one way or another, but persistance will pay off in the end.
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Hopefully this should bring this finally to fruition .
It has been quite a trial, one way or another, but persistance will pay off in the end.
Persistence, time and money :D
It'll be worth it!
Taking the wife's car to Toy Shop for a service tomorrow, so I'll hopefully get a Rusty update too.
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How come when you had the car like that 2 years ago,
you didn't see or do anything about the rust underneath ?
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How come when you had the car like that 2 years ago,
you didn't see or do anything about the rust underneath ?
Exactly what I wanted to know. They were supposed to sort it all but somehow missed that bit. Not sure how as they fixed the same spot at the other side.
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Brakes will be going back together later today, with the re-sleeved master cylinder, refurbed front calipers and correct front discs. Hopefully that will mean the brakes issues are solved.
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Correct disks? What happened there?
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Correct disks? What happened there?
Despite our best efforts to get the right part, they were 4mm different in size. Too small I think!
So the pads weren't making full contact.
It seems my car is '85 registered, '84 build but with '86 calipers.
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Hey Rob,
Does it have the Girling twin pot calipers up front?
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Hey Rob,
Does it have the Girling twin pot calipers up front?
Yes Girling G60s
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I have the G60 twin pots on my WR too - more than happy with the way they work ;)
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They have it all back together but the brakes still aren't right. They'll get back onto it Monday and bleed the system again, and if they can't get it to bleed they'll be removing the ABS pump for checking.
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Abs pump yikes
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Abs pump yikes
Yeah sounds expensive. There are some on Ebay though.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-T3-T25-Syncro-AUDI-UR-QUATTRO-100-200-ABS-PUMP-857614111/122957646985?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649
Other than that there's not much left to change!
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There should be a test for the bomb, my Porsche has one also.
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They have it all back together but the brakes still aren't right. They'll get back onto it Monday and bleed the system again, and if they can't get it to bleed they'll be removing the ABS pump for checking.
Did you mean remove the brake pressure pump not the ABS pump?
I struggle to understand why they are removing the ABS pump unless it’s leaking and drawing air. The pump only holds or releases individual brake line pressure when sensing a wheel lock. At rest and normal driving conditions all ports are open. The pump can be tested using a Bosch ABS test unit. This simulates and actuates the respective port solenoids per wheel line. Any fail with the pump operation or combi relay will activate the ABS warning lamp.
The pump does not create pressure or assist with braking effort. Only anti locking wheel function.
Brake pedal effort is assisted by the pressure accumulator (bomb) and at rest, motor off, should sustain approx 30 - 50 Brake applications before pedal goes hard.
Have you replaced the brake caliper hoses x4.?
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Pressure pump would make more sense. Maybe I got the wrong story as I'm talking to the manager and he's talking to his mechanic so it could be Chinese whispers.
The hoses are all new HEL braided ones, yes.
Hoping it's not the bomb. I spoke to one of the urq Facebook group members whose bomb failed and it gave a rock-hard peda, which is the opposite of my issue.
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If your master cylinder and calipers have been reconditioned then the pressure assistance circuit needs to be investigated.
Ultimately the system hydraulic circuit needs to be tested with suitable gauge for output.
Do you know if the brake servo was reconditioned at the time the master cyl was serviced.
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What's the score with this at the moment, Quattro 150, Rob nil? ;D
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What's the score with this at the moment, Quattro 150, Rob nil? ;D
Seems that way. Toy Shop have had some staff away and busy times, so my car has been slow going. I keep calling them regularly, but am trying not to be too annoying.
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OK, cool..............just hadn't seen any update for a while. Hopefully they will get it sorted soon.
Lucky you have the other one for some distraction.
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OK, cool..............just hadn't seen any update for a while. Hopefully they will get it sorted soon.
Lucky you have the other one for some distraction.
I know! Trying not to be too impatient :D
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Got to love this photo that The Toy Shop Wellington just sent me. :D
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Got to love this photo that The Toy Shop Wellington just sent me. :D
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your quattro ?
:o
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your quattro ?
:o
That was the first thing I asked :D
Yes definitely my quattro.
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braking skids,not burn out tracks
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Very funny, excellent photo.
If they did this in their small forecourt they must have fairh in their work.
I took mine to my mechanic for a really good check, to see if i bought a good car or a lemon and just as well i did.
Found a coolant hose that is about to let go, so time to go shopping again.
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They did it inside the workshop!
I just bought a full set of Samco hoses for mine which should arrive today. I ordered them about the start of November and Samco took forever to manufacture them.
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Oh No, now you're going to have flat spotted tyres. 🤔 You can't win Charlie Brown. 😂😂.
Just kidding. Good to see some progress.
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Yay! The quality looks excellent. Worth the wait!
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In other news - my brakes should now pass a WoF. Apparently they worked but the car dived left and right under braking! Then they worked out that there's a bleed process for the power steering pump which also provides pressure for the brakes. Bleeding that sorted it.
But there are a couple of other things that should have failed the last WoF - headlight bulbs which I bought which are a bit of a weird colour - will swap them for originals, and rear seatbelts aren't retracting. They're new so just need adjusting.
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Went to The Toy Shop Wellington and did a bit of work on the headlights to help sort out the alignment issues
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Old cars, always something to fix.
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WoF next week? I hope so!
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Great to see you are getting there.
By the way, i went to the Kapiti car show this morning for a look with the urquattro only to be told i cant park in the display area as this is not really a classic car.
If i would have taken the corvette or even the crapty old chevy ute it would have been acceptable.
Nevermind, it shows again how ignorant and one eyed some people are, still was a great drive.
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What is a classic? I guess if you asked 10 people that same question you would get 10 different answers.
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Great to see you are getting there.
By the way, i went to the Kapiti car show this morning for a look with the urquattro only to be told i cant park in the display area as this is not really a classic car.
If i would have taken the corvette or even the s**tty old chevy ute it would have been acceptable.
Nevermind, it shows again how ignorant and one eyed some people are, still was a great drive.
I guess it's like Kohl, who just thought it was some old Euro car and had no idea of its history.
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Haha, they have been well and truely educated by now.
Apparently there is a car display coming up in April out at battle hill farm that rotary is organising, maybe we should park up the two quattros as bit of a display.
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Yep something else is broken. This switch is leaking. New one on the way, should be here next week.
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WoF is very close. Gearbox and rear diff oils arrive tomorrow so they can be done.
Not looking forward to the bill for this lot!
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Not much odometer movement lately!
I assume that blip was when someone read the trip counter instead of the odometer!!
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Ohhhhh yeah!
Only 33 months and *cough* dollars into this 12 month $15k project and we're on the road. Not finished, but driveable at last.
Thanks to Wellington European for getting me over the line. Legends.
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Congratulations! I admire your resolve to get it back on the road. Now the fun starts.
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Bet that feels good. 8)
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Great news, congratulations
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Good work!
How many tanks of gas do you think he will go through over Easter?
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just a couple
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Well done.
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Great news. Enjoy driving it.
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Yeah boy. Well done. Time to party. I have been watching your highs and lows and have been waiting for this day to come.
Good on you Rob.
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Well done champ! It’s just the end of the beginning. Haha
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Well done, good things take time.
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Went to the supermarket while I waited for traffic to die down a bit.
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Second supermarket car park of the evening. Terrible pic, it was getting dark :D
The drive home was uneventful. Loud. Very loud. It sounds sooo good though.
It goes well, brakes well, steers nicely, rides nicely. Very happy indeed.
There are definitely some rough edges to sort out, but I can drive it at last! So happy!
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👍🏻!!!! Congratulations on the completion of your marathon Rob, boy you've had to fight your way there. All the sweeter for it though, I'm sure 😀, well done.
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Still plenty to do but this is a major milestone.
So happy!!
I've created an event on my Facebook page for Sunday night in Newtown if any Wellington people want to come.
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congrats on a road legal rusty !
;D
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Congrats Rob, well earned.
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Hope you get the reference. :-)
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That was me last night!
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Wento for a quick trip to the petrol station. Got sidetracked.
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I am loving this car! It sounds like it's gargling on the fuel not just drinking it, what an awesome sound!
Considering it's 33 years old, the steering is light and accurate, it goes very nicely, stops pretty well. It's flippin' hot in there in this sun though.
Cornering hard makes the rear wheels scrape - not sure what's touching what at the moment.
And did I mention that sound? Epic. Can't stop grinning.
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Looks fantastic and I can appreciate your feelings on finally conqureing(spelling) this unwilling piece of machinery.
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Second stop on my two-hour "quick trip to the petrol station".
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and now you are addicted
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Took Rusty off road. Well it is a 4WD.
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Glad your on the road…all your hard work has paid off,boy it looks fantastic! cheers Mark
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The perfect toy for a sunny long weekend.
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Last lot of pics from yesterday :)
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Wow!!
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Arranged a little meet. Took some grainy pics in the dark. I really should take a tripod.
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Working on the to-do list now :D
Rear indicators are dim
Samco hoses to fit
Under-dash trims
Radio aerial not connected
Intercooler mounts broken
Slow coolant leak
Oil leak
Remove and re-fit both bumpers with proper support brackets and missing padding between sections
Rear wheels rub on back bumper on hard cornering
Fit headlight washers
Plenty to do !
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i like the dark pix more.
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Latest catchup article
https://www.drivelife.co.nz/2018/04/project-rusty-robs-audi-ur-quattro-part-34-street-legal/
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The story so far. Lots of quick pictures!
And some video.
https://youtu.be/ONka5VKLH1I
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Great video
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Who the hell is the muppet that gave that a thumbs down? Awesome video - tells a story of passion and perseverance.
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Who the hell is the muppet that gave that a thumbs down? Awesome video - tells a story of passion and perseverance.
Haha probably my wife, she said it gave her motion sickness because the pics are too fast.
Fixed the indicators by swapping the LED bulbs for some normal ones from Super Cheap :)
Tempted to risk the morning commute into Wellington this week. Probably a bad idea.
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hope you didn't commute today,it's craphouse outside.......perfect weather for other drivers being at fault.....
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hope you didn't commute today,it's craphouse outside.......perfect weather for other drivers being at fault.....
Nah screw joining the chaos when everyone takes a car to work but forgets how to drive it because it's raining.
Great day for driving the A4.
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It's gotta get wet sometime! :)
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It's gotta get wet sometime! :)
I have no problem getting it wet or dirty but I don't want to sit in stop/start traffic for an hour with the windows steaming up. Not when I have an auto A4 with aircon :)
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Ah, yes I see. Stop start traffic is little fun, whatever you're in, let alone a car you're just learning to trust. I know my good wife hated driving my urq out of Auckland through rush hour one time when she had no choice, but she doesn't drive it much! I don't mind that traffic so much in the quattro, I have done it a few times but don't like being on and off the clutch all the time, feeling like I'm using up a months worth of clutch plates.
I did drive mine today, and near Morrinsville I experienced the worst weather I think I've ever driven the quattro in. Could hardly see even with wipers on full. Your rain today was probably worse again!
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School run, followed by a rush-hour commute in to central Wellington. Turns out the heater doesn't work.
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8)
Your economy is better than my R32 Touran.... Was there nowhere where you could use any throttle? ;D
This morning would have been a good morning for the heater to work!
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"Please refuel"
Signed
Patrizia
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"Please refuel"
Signed
Patrizia
She's such a nag.
Actually she has gone quiet. Another thing to fix.
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I'm back from two weeks in the U.S. A drive in Rusty was required as soon as possible.
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I wondered why silence had fallen
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I wondered why silence had fallen
:D
Both quattros together.
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Cumulatively known as otto ::)
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Trying to decide when to full the front apart to do the various jobs that need doing, like fix the headlight washers, intercooler mounts, Samco hoses etc.
I want to get on with it but don't want to stop driving it :D
Plus a couple of car meets are coming up.
I need to be confident with the car before the Gumboot Rally in September :)
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Put it this way, if you wait until you don't want to drive it all the time, it'll never get done, so best you start ASAP
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No petrol in the A4, so a great excuse to commute in the ur.
Average MPG isn't too bad over the first 200 miles or so.
My ABS light comes on every time I go over 70kph, sometimes stays on, sometimes goes off again. It goes off and stays off if I fiddle with the ABS off switch. Something else for the list.
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rusty looks positively petite next to that bulky toyota corolla wagon
:laugh:
Q - with the speedo reading in km/h, doesn't the fuel consumption readout also change to metric ?
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rusty looks positively petite next to that bulky toyota corolla wagon
:laugh:
Q - with the speedo reading in km/h, doesn't the fuel consumption readout also change to metric ?
No it's not that clever. Maybe because the old-school mechanical odometer is in miles?
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Opposites attract?
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It's a good job I like our cats!
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This is Sam. Not the one who got locked in the garage and made those prints on the bonnet.
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Took the front apart to start on the list of jobs I need to do. First, start fitting the Samco hoses.
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Coolant was weeping through this one.
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Steady..steady...
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Ah,bugger
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Looking good
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And I'm out of time!
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Headlight washers plumbed in at last with the kit from Classic Quattros.
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Hey Rob
can I suggest another job (as if you need another one) while you are doing the under bonnet stuff..........take off Rusty's rusty rocker cover and have it re-powder coated in black...things then under the bonnet will look as good as what has been done by you on the outside
hope you don't mind my suggestion.
Keep up the good work.. you have done a good job and write a great story
Cheers
Richard
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Hey Rob
can I suggest another job (as if you need another one) while you are doing the under bonnet stuff..........take off Rusty's rusty rocker cover and have it re-powder coated in black...things then under the bonnet will look as good as what has been done by you on the outside
hope you don't mind my suggestion.
Keep up the good work.. you have done a good job and write a great story
Cheers
Richard
Yeah it does rather let things down. It's on the list!
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I made Rusty cry! Turns out the headlight washer pump leaks. As soon as I topped the bottle up, water dribbled out of the washers.
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Water hoses done.
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Got the boost pipes done today.
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First time I've really got a look at the turbo. It looks alright. No play in the compressor wheel.
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Hmm that's not so good. The flexi hose to the intake was repaired with duct tape, too.
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Would be losing a few horseys out of that intercooler hose!
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All back together - time for a test drive. It feels a bit better but still runs out of power at about 5000 rpm.
The intake hose is slightly twisted so might be deforming under boost - need to loosen it and sort it but it's a pig to get to.
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Just checking.. yep the coolant stayed in.
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Took the wife for her first ride in the car. She pointed out about ten things wrong with it that I haven't got to yet.
Then we broke down in the shopping centre car park - not quite enough charge in the battery to start the car. She got a bit grumpy because we needed to be somewhere and I had to call the AA for a jump start from a booster pack.
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Today was more successful - I took Rusty to the Capital Rodders Swap Meet.
Longest drive yet - Tawa to Upper Hutt. Coming back over SH58 made me grin. Must sort out the rear wheel rubbing issue though!!
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An incident has occurred ;-(
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Oh, no...........what happened there?
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It was my fault. So annoyed with myself!.
I have an awkward uphill 90 degree turn in the drive to get into my garage and I have to go in at an angle. I misjudged it and as it was dark I couldn't see properly in the side mirror that it was about to make contact with the door frame.
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After a bit of polishing. The pinstripe needs removing and re-doing and there is a bit of a dent
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:'(
She'll be right!
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Rusty's revenge?
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One more from the weekend car show
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It was great to see your car at the swapmeet.
You made one of our clubmembers day he has a stuning classic bathhurst monaro, so he knows his cars.
He remembered the quattros from the WRC in New Zealand in the 80's and thought people most likely would have no idea of the significance as they walked past it.
I couldnt bring mine as i am still waiting for my coolant hose kit and get the driver seat recovered by the Kohl's with the cloth i found in Austria.
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It was great to see your car at the swapmeet.
You made one of our clubmembers day he has a stuning classic bathhurst monaro, so he knows his cars.
He remembered the quattros from the WRC in New Zealand in the 80's and thought people most likely would have no idea of the significance as they walked past it.
I couldnt bring mine as i am still waiting for my coolant hose kit and get the driver seat recovered by the Kohl's with the cloth i found in Austria.
It was good to be there. Sorry I couldn't hang around too long, I had to get back and help the wife at work :)
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You know what's annoying? Paying monthly for a car park then leaving the pass in your other car and having to pay $25.60 to park for work. First world problems I guess.
At least I found an Audi friend to park next to.
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You need a Škoda window clip thingy
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You need a Škoda window clip thingy
I have a pass and a barrier remote. I swap between cars all the time and usually put them in my work bag. I forgot this time!
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Two years since I picked the car up from paint.
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That seems to have passed quickly although for you, I suspect it may have seemed a lot longer, especially when the hurdles kept looming up.
Time now to enjoy the well earned fruits of your labours
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Bit of a Wellington Euro meetup and drive today.
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I know which was the best sounding car at that meet.
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I know which was the best sounding car at that meet.
The C63 ;)
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The C63 ;)
That car sounds so good! And the pops and bangs it makes are just rude.
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The C63 ;)
Mmmm....a 5-pot C63? I've gotta see that. :laugh:
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nice collection.
the ur quattro looks tiny.
beer and wurst afterwards ?
:laugh:
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still rubbing on the rear wheels?
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still rubbing on the rear wheels?
Yep haven't looked at that yet.
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Finally got the Classic Quattros under tray fitted, fixed the passenger side window switch and the drivers seat adjuster. And worker out why the heater isn't coming on. Need to take the centre console apart and see what the wire is fouling on.
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Saturday night meet in the dark :)
Had to get a jump start from Bryan's AMG Merc.
My almost new battery is only delivering 10 volts despite being fully charged.
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Hmm. I took the battery back to Repco and they tested it, it's giving 700 amps and 12.7 volts.
Tried another new battery, same issue.
Put original battery back on, fired up first time.
It seems worse when it's warm which is strange. Turn the key, and you get nothing at all. Not even a click. But lights and everything else work. Turn it again and it works.
I'm thinking possibly a dodgy earth somewhere, or the ignition switch. It's strange that jumping it to another car fixed it straight away. It's very random.
We'll see! This has been an issue since day 1, I've never put much effort into it until now.
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I had a problem like that years ago in Renault Fuego, totally random , intermittant loss of starter.
Auto electricians were full possible causes, even to fitting an additional relay to circumvent the 'dodgy French connections', their words and this was when the car was quite new.
Problem was eventually solved when I had to ORDER the guy to remove and check the starter after they had rechecked everything again and said all was OK.
Turned out to have a dry joint.
The starter on the Fuego was very inaccessible (by the 1980's standards) and I think he just didn't want to make the effort.
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After an incident with the broken door check strap (which I'd forgotten to fix) and the Wellington wind, plus the garage door incident, Rusty was looking a bit battered.
It was time for a trip to Finer Details NZ for some bodywork love.
It's looking great now. Just need to re-apply the pinstripes.
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great job.
did the white scrape buff out ?
^ serious Q not the jokey it'll buff out
:laugh:
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great job.
did the white scrape buff out ?
^ serious Q not the jokey it'll buff out
:laugh:
It did yes. No paint damage to the car. I guess that ceramic coat is working!
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Hmm. I took the battery back to Repco and they tested it, it's giving 700 amps and 12.7 volts.
Tried another new battery, same issue.
Put original battery back on, fired up first time.
It seems worse when it's warm which is strange. Turn the key, and you get nothing at all. Not even a click. But lights and everything else work. Turn it again and it works.
I'm thinking possibly a dodgy earth somewhere, or the ignition switch. It's strange that jumping it to another car fixed it straight away. It's very random.
We'll see! This has been an issue since day 1, I've never put much effort into it until now.
Voltage drop in the start circuit, wire in a starter relay.
Relay takes the start current instead of the wiring or ign switch.
Look up vw hard start relay for wiring instructions. Very easy to set up with a regular 30A relay.
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Voltage drop in the start circuit, wire in a starter relay.
Relay takes the start current instead of the wiring or ign switch.
Look up vw hard start relay for wiring instructions. Very easy to set up with a regular 30A relay.
Looks like it might be a good idea.
Made a couple of chunky new earth cables. The starter and surrounding cables look a bit iffy. I didn't have much time today but I'll remove the starter soon and check it over, and the cables. I haven't found the third engine earth yet. Apparently it's on one of the engine mounts.
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I also bought this as I'm charging the battery at least once a week - still need to track down the source of that. But in the meantime this means I don't have to keep taking the back seat out and sorting the seatbelts out every time.
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I'm wondering if this is the cause of my intermittent start issue. The wires were green inside the shielding and the shielding was crunchy and cracked. So I made new wires.
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Had a drive out in the rain today to Southwards.
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9.74l/100km. Not bad! On a 90km trip at mostly about 80kph.
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It appears I have a serious boot leak, and some surface rust to sort out. Sigh.
One day I will fix an issue before I have to add more to the list.
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I realised we never made any drain holes in the boot floor when the bodyshop had the car. So I made some. Need to make them bigger and add rubber bungs. And paint it properly of course.
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The ever-growing job list.
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Get that water out quick Rob, my car had water in those places and has made a nasty rust hole in the drivers side floor and will have to be cut out.
Take out the bung underneath as well.
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Looking better
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starting/battery drain issue sorted with the new wiring?
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I'd be looking at a leaking rear window seal. Fit a start relay at the same time as wiring?
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starting/battery drain issue sorted with the new wiring?
Not exactly no. It starts more eagerly now but there's some sort of heat related issue somewhere I think. It fired up no problem 6 times then refused to start after a longer run. Leaving it for ten minutes fixed it.
Battery draining is still there too. I never seem to get to the task of tracing that one. Will get to it eventually!
Finally sorted that check strap. I buggered the rivet when removing it so a bolt will do for now.
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The pinstripes are back.
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were the straps easy to do rob? i have to do mine.. i have some somewhere ,i would have coughed them up but i needed them for mine
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were the straps easy to do rob? i have to do mine.. i have some somewhere ,i would have coughed them up but i needed them for mine
Yes not too bad. They have to come out of the springy bit towards the car rather than into the door, so I removed the door card, unscrewed the whole mechanism (two 5mm hex screws) and took it out to insert the new strap.
Getting the rivet out was trickiest as it had been crimped at the bottom, so I had to drill it then tap it out with a punch.
Hence the bolt.
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cool,i'll give that a go,cheers
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Odometer is visible again.
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Quick wash for the meet tonight then when I set off, the noise from the suspension worried me enough that I turned back. I've gone over every bolt in the front suspension and most of the rear but not the top mounts so they're my next place to check.
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Also I found out where it's leaking - from between two pieces of metal where the back corner was repaired. Obviously something was not done properly.
https://youtu.be/l9smm74YKHA